Section 2.12.005 Definitions.

For the purpose of this ordinance the following definition shall apply so long as they are consistent with the definitions of the same terms found in the Utah Open and Public Meetings Act. If a term is defined differently in the Utah Open and Public Meetings Act, the definition found in that Act shall apply .

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

B. "Convening" means the calling of a meeting of a public body by a person authorized to do so for the express purpose of discussing or acting upon a subject over which that public body has jurisdiction or advisory power.

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

D. "Meeting" means the convening of a public body, with a quorum present, including a workshop or an executive session whether the meeting is held in person or by means of electronic communications, for the purpose of discussing, receiving comments from the public about, or acting upon a matter over which the public body has jurisdiction or advisory power

c. the convening of a public body that has both legislative and executive responsibilities where no public funds are appropriated for expenditure during the time the public body is convened and;

i. the public body is convened solely for the discussion or implementation of administrative or operational matters for which no formal action by the public body is required; or

ii. the public body is convened solely for the discussion or implementation of administrative or operational matters that would not come before the public body for discussion or action.

E. “Meeting Clerk” shall mean the City Recorder (or acting deputy recorder) for Vernal City or shall mean the person assigned by a public body, other than a City Council member, to record and to take the written minutes of a meeting of a public body of Vernal City.

F. “Minutes” of a meeting is a written record of the meeting that shall include:

3. The substance of all matters proposed, discussed, or decided by the public body which may include a summary of comments made by members of the public body;

b. After being recognized by the presiding member of the public body, provided testimony or comments to the public body;

c. The substance, in brief, of the testimony or comments provided by the public and

d. Any other information that is a record of the proceedings of the meeting that any member requests be entered in the minutes or recording.

G. . “Monitor” means to hear or observe, live, by audio or video equipment, all of the public statements of each member.

H.. “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.

of the public bo dy who is participating in a meeting.
I. “Proposed Minutes” shall mean the written minutes prepared by the meeting clerk that have been given to the members of a public body for their review and approval.

J .. “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. "Public Body" also means any administrative, advisory, executive, or legislative body of Vernal City that: