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Utah Administrative Code (Current through November 1, 2019) |
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R698. Public Safety, Administration |
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R698-10. Electronic Meetings |
| R698-10-1. Authority |
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This rule is authorized by Section 52-4-207. |
| R698-10-2. Purpose |
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The purpose of this rule is to establish procedures for conducting electronic meetings by department public bodies. |
| R698-10-3. Definitions |
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(1) Terms used in this rule are defined in Section 52-4-103. (2) In addition: (a) "department" means the Utah Department of Public Safety. |
| R698-10-4. Notice and Procedure of Electronic Meetings |
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(1) The following provisions govern any meeting in which one or more members of a public body appear electronically or telephonically: (a) if one or more public body members may participate electronically or telephonically in a meeting, the public notice of the meeting shall so indicate; (b) the meeting minutes shall identify all public body members who participate electronically or telephonically in the meeting; and (c) a member of the public body who participates in the meeting through electronic or telephonic means is considered to be present at the meeting for quorum, participation, and voting requirements. (2) The department may decline to hold a meeting as an electronic or telephonic meeting due to budget, technical, or logistical issues. |
| R698-10-5. Anchor Location |
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(1) The anchor location for an electronic meeting shall be designated in the meeting notice. (2) A quorum of a public body is not required to be present at the anchor location for an electronic meeting. (3) The anchor location shall have space where interested persons and the public may attend and monitor the open portions of the meeting. |