Task force adopts electronic meetings policy, enabling virtual member participation

The Municipal Unit Strategic Task Force adopted a resolution on Aug. 7 establishing an electronic meetings policy that allows members to participate remotely under specified circumstances.

The county attorney explained the policy "allows for individuals to participate in electronic meetings under specific circumstances as set forth within the policy itself," and that adoption would permit the Syracuse clerk treasurer to "be able to participate in the remainder of the aspects of today's meeting." A motion to adopt the resolution was moved and seconded; the chair called for a vote and the resolution carried unanimously.

Task force members recorded their assent via roll call so that the record reflects remote participation rules were adopted in public session. The policy does not retroactively validate prior votes but permits virtual participation moving forward in accordance with the adopted procedure.