Michigan SB0271 revises the Open Meetings Act to allow remote attendance and participation in public meetings.

Michigan SB0271 amends the Open Meetings Act to permit remote attendance and participation in public meetings. It allows members of the public to attend and participate remotely under certain conditions, including maintaining two-way communication during discussions. The bill also mandates that all electronic communications during the meeting be transmitted to all attendees. It applies to all public bodies, with specific provisions for Class A, B, and C public bodies. The act does not apply to certain meetings, such as those involving nonpolicymaking resolutions or social gatherings.

Michigan SB0271 revises the Open Meetings Act to allow remote attendance and participation in public meetings.

Michigan SB0271 amends the Open Meetings Act to permit remote attendance and participation in public meetings. It allows members of the public to attend and participate remotely under certain conditions, including maintaining two-way communication during discussions. The bill also mandates that all electronic communications during the meeting be transmitted to all attendees. It applies to all public bodies, with specific provisions for Class A, B, and C public bodies. The act does not apply to certain meetings, such as those involving nonpolicymaking resolutions or social gatherings.