Pennsylvania HB1777 allows local governments to conduct meetings via telecommunications during disasters.

HB1777 amends Pennsylvania law to allow local governments to conduct meetings using authorized telecommunications devices during a disaster emergency. This applies to municipalities, which can declare a local disaster emergency for up to 21 days. Meetings can be held outside the municipality if unsafe to meet within it. The authorization expires after 21 days unless extended by resolution. The bill also repeals provisions related to emergency interim successors for local offices and their terms.

Pennsylvania HB1777 allows local governments to conduct meetings via telecommunications during disasters.

HB1777 amends Pennsylvania law to allow local governments to conduct meetings using authorized telecommunications devices during a disaster emergency. This applies to municipalities, which can declare a local disaster emergency for up to 21 days. Meetings can be held outside the municipality if unsafe to meet within it. The authorization expires after 21 days unless extended by resolution. The bill also repeals provisions related to emergency interim successors for local offices and their terms.