Chapter 01. Open Meetings

In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

Terms Defined.

At any open session of the Authority, the general public is invited to attend and observe.

Except in instances when the Authority expressly invites public testimony, questions, comments, or other forms of public participation, or when public participation is otherwise authorized by law, a member of the public attending an open session may not participate in the session.

An individual attending an open session of the Authority may not engage in any conduct, including visual demonstrations such as the waving of placards, signs, or banners, that disrupts the session or that interferes with the right of members of the public to attend and observe the session.

The presiding officer may:

A member of the public, including any representative of the news media, may record discussions of the Authority at an open session by means of a tape recorder or other recording device if the device does not create noise that disturbs members of the Authority or others attending the sessions.

A member of the public, including any representative of the news media, may photograph or videotape the proceedings of the Authority at an open session if the camera:

A representative of the news media may broadcast or televise the proceedings of the Authority at an open session if the equipment used:

The presiding officer may restrict the movement of an individual who is using a recording device, camera, or broadcasting or televising equipment if the presiding officer considers this restriction necessary to maintain the orderly conduct of the session.