Bill > H2806

This bill proposes to allow public bodies, such as town meetings or city council sessions, to use audio or video recordings as official minutes, which are the formal written records of meetings. Currently, these bodies are generally required to keep written minutes. The bill would permit an audio or video recording, made by a municipal employee or agent and accompanied by the meeting notice and agenda, to serve as the official record if certified by the Chair, Vice-Chair, Clerk, or their designee. This change aims to provide an alternative to traditional written minutes, while still allowing public bodies to maintain written records if they choose.