Meetings like this City Planning Commission public hearing that were moved to safely accommodate a larger crowd are an example of how public bodies can adapt to safely hold in-person hearings post pandemic. Image Credit: CityLand

On June 23, 2021 Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the state’s COVID-19 emergency orders, which are set to expire today will not be renewed. One of the provisions within the emergency order adjusted the requirements of the Open Meetings Law to allow public hearings to be held remotely via telephone or video conference or other similar service. As of Friday, June 25th, the Open Meetings Law will again require all meetings to be held in-person. (read more…)