For the purposes of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
MEMBERS. Members of the Rochester Common Council.
VIRTUAL MEETING. A meeting in which one or more Council members meet by any means of electronic communication, so long as (a) at least a quorum of the members participate, (b) members can simultaneously communicate with each other, and (c) the public is able to attend and observe the meeting (except for executive session meetings). It includes meetings with a mix of electronic and in-person attendance by members, but may include 100% electronic communication. The minutes or memoranda for a virtual meeting must identify which members attended and by which method, which were absent, and the means of electronic communication used by members and the public. All votes taken in such a meeting must be by roll call vote.
(Res. 04-2022, passed 4-26-22)