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Committee members push staff to review end of remote participation after city cites meetings act
Summary
Members questioned the decision to end remote attendance, citing access concerns; staff said the change was to reduce risk of violating the state 'meetings act' and will relay feedback to the city secretary's office.
A Farmers Branch Sustainability Committee member asked why remote participation was discontinued, pressing staff on whether the change could be revisited to preserve access for members who are ill or traveling. "Is there a reason behind the decision to stop remote attendance?" Speaker 1 asked.
Speaker 4 said the change was made following guidance intended to avoid potential violations of the state "meetings…
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