Bill > S00455

This bill modifies the existing public officers law to provide more flexibility for advisory bodies, specifically community boards in large cities like New York City, when conducting videoconferenced meetings. The bill allows advisory bodies to have a lower quorum requirement, mandating that only one quarter of the members and the presiding officer must be physically present at a public location during videoconference meetings, instead of requiring a full quorum to be physically present. The bill defines an "advisory body" as an entity involved in an advisory capacity only, such as policy development, program planning, and evaluation, which may or may not have voting power to determine final outcomes. This change aims to make meetings more accessible and convenient for advisory board members while still maintaining some in-person presence to ensure public transparency and engagement. The bill will take effect immediately upon passage, with the amendments being considered temporary and subject to potential future repeal.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S455