(A) Definition of meeting. The term MEETING as used in any existing city resolutions, ordinances or rules shall be defined to mean any gathering, whether in person or by video or audio conference, telephone calls, electronic means (such as, without limitation, electronic mail, electronic chat and instant messaging), or other means of contemporary interactive communication, of a majority of a quorum of the members of a public body for the purposes of discussing public business or such other definition as shall be contained within the state statutes.
(B) Amendment of previous terms. The definition of MEETING, set forth in division (A) of this section, shall supersede and replace any other definition used in any previous or existing ordinance, resolution or policy.
(C) Remote participation policy. The city hereby adopts the Remote Participation Policy, attached to Ordinance Number 2049, passed January 2, 2007, that permits a member of the public body to attend and participate in any meeting of a public body as defined in the Open Meetings Act from a remote location via telephone, video or internet connection provided that such attendance and participation is in compliance with the policy and any applicable laws, 4 times per calendar year per member.
(Ord. 2049, passed 1-2-2007)