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GA HB883
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/7/2024
Primary Sponsor
Devan Seabaugh
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AI Summary
- Amends Georgia Code Section 50-14-1 (Open Meetings law) to authorize community service boards established under Code Section 37-2-6 to conduct meetings by teleconference, provided proper notice is given and the public is afforded simultaneous access when fewer than a quorum of members are physically present
- Teleconference participation by community service board members counts as full participation equivalent to being physically present
- For teleconference public hearings where fewer than a quorum are physically present, members of the public must be afforded the means to participate fully as if they were physically present
- Authorizes district health directors who serve on one or more county boards of health (established under Code Section 31-3-1) to attend board meetings by teleconference
- District health directors participating via teleconference are counted as present for purposes of establishing a quorum, as if physically present at the meeting
Legislative Description
State government; county boards of health to conduct meetings via teleconference; authorize
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time
3/14/2024
Committee Referrals
State and Local Governmental Operations2/8/2024
Governmental Affairs1/10/2024
Full Bill Text
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