R698-10-4. Notice and Procedure of Electronic Meetings

  (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.