Chapter 03. Meetings.

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

Terms Defined.

The general public is invited to attend and observe any open sessions of the Governing Board.

Meetings shall be held in a manner or location that is reasonably accessible to individuals who would like to attend and observe an open session of the Governing Board.

The Governing Board expressly invites public testimony, questions, comments, or other forms of public participation;

The person is entitled by law to participate; or

As provided by the bylaws of the Governing Board, the individual has received prior approval from the chairman of the Governing Board to participate, subject to a time limit set by the chairman.

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

Authority of the chair of the Governing Board.

An individual who is asked to leave the session in accordance with these regulations and who refuses to do so may be subject to arrest as provided by law.

A member of the public, including a representative of the news media, may:

A representative of the news media may broadcast or televise the open session if the equipment used is operated without excessively bright artificial light or excessive noise that disturbs the open session or other individuals attending the session.

The chair of the Governing Board may restrict the movement of an individual who is using a recording device, a camera, or broadcasting or televising equipment if the restriction is necessary to maintain the orderly conduct of the open session.

A member of the public who intends to record the discussions at an open session is requested to provide notice to the Executive Director of the Center in advance of the meeting advising of the intention to record the proceedings and specifying the type of equipment to be used to record the proceedings.