Bill > B26-0633

This bill temporarily amends the Open Meetings Act to clarify what constitutes a "meeting" for public bodies, generally defining it as any gathering of a quorum where public business is discussed or decided, but excluding casual social events or press conferences. It specifically clarifies that for the Council of the District of Columbia, a meeting includes legislative sessions and committee meetings where votes are taken. The bill also allows public bodies to receive briefings on potential terrorist or public health threats without it being considered a meeting, as long as no official action is taken, and exempts meetings between the Council and the Mayor from the act's requirements if no official action is taken. Furthermore, it establishes that a meeting is considered open to the public if reasonable steps are taken to allow public viewing or listening in real-time, or as soon as possible afterward if real-time access is not technologically feasible. Finally, it adjusts the applicability date for expanded financial reporting requirements for certain boards and commissions.

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0633