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Council refers proposed ordinance to require remote public access by boards and commissions to rules committee
Summary
The City Council referred to committee an ordinance that would require Malden boards, commissions and multi‑member public bodies to provide remote access for members of the public to attend meetings, while letting each body set rules for its own members’ remote participation.
Council President Patrick O’Malley introduced an ordinance on May 20 that would add a remote‑participation requirement for boards, commissions and multi‑member public bodies, directing each body to provide remote access to the public while allowing each board to set rules for remote participation by its own members.
O’Malley said the city’s experience with remote meetings during the COVID‑19 period showed the benefits of broader access and that many…
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