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LCB board members question how public research roundtables should be; chair to consult AG
Summary
Board members asked whether LCB research roundtables are public and whether board members can attend in a listening capacity; the chair said he will consult the Attorney General's office and follow up about options such as disabling member microphones to avoid policy‑making concerns.
Board members raised questions about the publicness of LCB research roundtables and the appropriate role for board members who wish to observe. Several members noted the roundtables are set up to encourage candid academic and public‑health participation and are not recorded; one member asked whether they are public meetings and whether attendance by board members risks triggering policy‑making constraints.
The chair acknowledged the line can be unclear and said he will consult the Attorney General’s office for guidance. He suggested exploring measures that would allow board members to attend in listening mode — for example, disabling microphones so members are not participants in the discussion — and promised to bring the AG’s guidance back to a future caucus meeting. Research staff explained that limiting publicness for some roundtables helps encourage participation from academics and public‑health professionals who may be less comfortable speaking in a fully public forum.
