Section 2.12.005 Definitions.

For the purpose of this ordinance the following definition shall apply.

A. “Anchor location” means the physical location from which an electronic meeting originates or the participants are connected.

B. “Electronic meeting” shall mean a public meeting convened or conducted by means of a conference using electronic communications.

C. “Monitor” means to hear or observe, live, by audio or video equipment, all of the public statements of each member of the public body who is participating in a meeting.

D. “Participate” means the ability to communicate with all of the members of a public body, either verbally or electronically, so that each member of the public body can hear or observe the communication.

E. “Public Body” means the City Council or other official city body or commission that is created by city ordinance or resolution and consists of two or more persons and expends, disburses or is supported by tax revenue and is vested with the authority to make decision regarding the public’s business.

(Ord. 2007-02, Add, 02/07/2007)