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Westchester committee agrees in principle to allow remote council attendance; asks staff to draft guidelines

Administration, Communication and Technology (ACT) Committee, Borough of Westchester · February 11, 2026
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Summary

The ACT committee discussed whether council members may participate virtually, whether remote attendance counts toward a quorum, and whether remote members may move, second, vote or chair meetings. The committee agreed in principle that virtual participation is allowed and should count toward quorum, directed staff to draft guardrails, and left chairing to in-person members.

The ACT Committee held an extended discussion on whether council members should be permitted to attend meetings remotely and, if allowed, what guardrails should apply.

Chair Lisa Kearns summarized legal guidance from borough counsel: the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act allows agency members to participate by telephone or video conference and…

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