TO: Mayor Bien-Willner and Town Council Members
FROM: Jill B. Keimach, Town Manager
Duncan Miller, Town Clerk
DATE: March 26, 2020
DEPARTMENT: Town Manager
Staff Contact Duncan Miller, 480-348-3610
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Discussion of Public Participation in Meetings
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SUMMARY STATEMENT:
On March 17, 2020, the Town Council adopted Resolution Number 2020-08; directing staff to prepare a Public Meeting Action Plan (Plan) for the purpose of facilitating remote participation in meetings by members of the public and members of the Town's public bodies. The Plan is in response to Declarations of Emergency issued by the President of the United States and the Governor of Arizona to ensure that the spread of COVID-19 is slowed as much as practicable. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended limiting gatherings of people to no more than 10 people, until otherwise advised, to reduce the COVID-19 infection rate.
Consistent with the CDC's recommendation, the Mayor and Council believe it is in the best interest of public health to temporarily suspend in-person public meetings. As an alternative, public bodies will hold meetings electronically while continuing to encourage public comment and participation.
Public Meeting Action Plan
The Town of Paradise Valley will utilize existing technology to facilitate meeting attendance by members of the public and members of the Town's public bodies. This plan is consistent with guidance from the Arizona Attorney General issued on March 13, 2020 concerning Arizona Open Meeting Law and COVID-19.
Public Notice of Meetings
* Residents are encouraged to sign up on AlertPV to receive meeting notices, as well as other important notifications from the Town. Once registered, residents can customize which notifications they wish to receive. The email will include links to the agenda and meeting materials. The email notices and agendas will include instructions on how to attend me...
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