(A) A member of the public, including any representative of the news media, may record discussions of the County Commissioners at an open session by means of a tape recorder or any other recording device if the device does not create an excessive noise that disturbs members of the County Commissioners or other persons attending the session.
(B) A member of the public, including any representative of the news media, may photograph or videotape the proceedings of the County Commissioners at an open session by means of any type of camera if the camera:
(1) Is operated without excessively bright artificial light that disturbs members of the County Commissioners or other persons attending the session; and
(2) Does not create an excessive noise that disturbs members of the County Commissioners or other persons attending the session.
(C) A representative of the news media may broadcast or televise the proceedings of the County Commissioners at an open session if the equipment used:
(1) Is operated without excessively bright artificial light that disturbs members of the County Commissioners or other persons attending the session; and
(2) Does not create an excessive noise that disturbs members of the County Commissioners or other persons attending the session.
(D) The presiding officer may restrict the movement of a person who is using a recording device, camera, or broadcasting or televising equipment if such restriction is necessary to maintain the orderly conduct of the session.
(2004 Code, § 38-3) (Res. 267-92, passed 12-14-1992)