HB5624 Summary

• Amends the Open Meetings Act to exclude gatherings of 2 members of a 3-member public body from the definition of "meeting," except for regularly scheduled meetings or when adopting motions, resolutions, or ordinances.

• Establishes that for 3-member public bodies, 2 members constitute a quorum and the affirmative vote of 2 members is necessary to adopt any motion, resolution, or ordinance.

• Allows Police District Councils in Chicago to hold closed meetings when discussion concerns individual privacy, law enforcement investigations, or topics that would pose unreasonable risk to ongoing criminal investigations or public safety.

• Permits public bodies with maintained websites to post notice for special meetings solely on their website rather than requiring physical postings.

• Allows Police District Councils to conduct meetings (other than required monthly meetings) by audio or video conference without physical member presence, subject to conditions ensuring all members and public can hear discussion.