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Commissioners adopt ordinance requiring livestream for certain public meetings
Summary
Vermillion County commissioners adopted an ordinance (O7) requiring livestreaming for certain public meetings held in the Commissioners’ Courtroom and for outside groups using the facility, aligning local practice with upcoming state requirements.
Vermillion County commissioners adopted an ordinance to require livestreaming for designated public meetings held in the Commissioners’ Courtroom and for outside bodies that use the room.
County staff explained the ordinance formalizes livestream expectations for groups that use county facilities. The presenters said state law requires livestreaming for certain public meetings beginning July 1, and the county ordinance (listed as O7 in meeting materials) clarifies that outside entities using the courtroom must also livestream when holding public business there.
A motion to adopt the ordinance carried by voice vote after a commissioner moved and another seconded; commissioners adopted the ordinance as presented. The board asked staff to confirm numbering and logistics for publication and implementation.
