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Council allows Councilmember Napier to participate remotely under state 'just cause' exception
Summary
Councilmember Napier informed the Blue Lake City Council she was symptomatic and participated remotely under the "just cause" exception in Government Code section 54953.8(c)(2); the council recorded her remote appearance and proceeded with the evening's business.
The Blue Lake City Council authorized Councilmember Napier to participate remotely after she reported she was still experiencing symptoms of an illness and did not want to risk exposing the council or attendees. Mayor Swatsky opened the meeting and read the statutory notice that permits remote participation under the "just cause" exception in Government Code section 54953.8(c)(2).
Napier explained her circumstances on the record: "I'm still having symptoms. I'm afraid of contagious, and I don't want to expose the council or any attendees." The council confirmed Napier was alone at her remote location and recorded her participation; she participated in subsequent roll-call votes, which were recorded as "aye."
