§ 22.40.175. Teleconference—Limitations.

A.

All assembly members should make all reasonable effort to be physically present for every meeting. Teleconference procedures may not be used as a regular means of attendance at meetings.

B.

Participation by teleconference may be denied whenever the physical presence of the individual is considered essential to effective participation in the meeting or to the proper conduct of the business to be addressed at the meeting.

C.

If teleconferencing is denied the assembly member will be listed as absent.

D.

Each assembly member may attend a maximum of three regular assembly meetings by teleconference during the 12-month period commencing November 1st each year.

E.

Each assembly member may attend additional teleconferences as a special exception if expressly approved for good cause in each instance by a vote of the assembly. Good cause may include, but is not limited to, absence required for extended medical care needed for the individual or a member of the individual's immediate family.

F.

No assembly member shall attend an executive session by telephonic means.

(Ord. No. 2017-06 , § 3, 5-2-17)