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Council adopts updated electronic‑meeting policy allowing remote participation under state code
Summary
Lexington City Council unanimously adopted an updated electronic‑meeting policy that allows members to attend up to 25% of meetings remotely (or more for medical/caregiver reasons), with the policy to be reaffirmed annually per state law.
Lexington City Council voted unanimously on May 1 to adopt an updated policy governing meetings by electronic communications. The revised policy follows state law and permits council members to attend up to 25% of meetings remotely, with a higher allowance for medical reasons or caregiving responsibilities.
City Attorney Jeremy explained the update aligns the city’s rules with recent changes in state code. The policy also requires the council to reaffirm the policy annually. The city attorney noted the council itself may not hold fully virtual regular meetings except in declared emergencies; certain authorities (for example, the Economic Development Authority) have slightly different allowances under state law.
Councilors discussed prior practice and the intent to keep remote attendance from becoming routine without oversight; the attorney noted the policy can be amended in future organizational meetings if members believe adjustments are necessary.
The motion to adopt the resolution passed unanimously on roll call.
