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Presenter outlines livestreaming options as HB1167 imposes new meeting requirements
Summary
A state representative described options for livestreaming and archiving public meetings to comply with House Bill 1167; county staff said the compliance deadline is July 1 and the board discussed technical choices but took no formal action.
A representative identified as Zach presented livestreaming and recording options to help Putnam County comply with House Bill 1167, which the minutes describe as requiring all hearings and public meetings to be live streamed and archived. Zach told commissioners the state has approved particular services and hardware; he said the system can be "as simple or as complicated as you want."
Commissioner Rick Woodall asked about the deadline for county and local government agencies and county staff member Ensley said the compliance date is July 1. The minutes record discussion but no vote or procurement decision at the Nov. 4 meeting; commissioners indicated they would weigh options and timing in follow-up conversations.
