City Council Committee on Rules and Administration hearing on Docket #0425

Docket #0425 - Order for a hearing on public hearings as they relate to Government Accountability and Accessibility.

This matter was sponsored by Councilor Julia Mejia and Lydia Edwards, and referred to the Committee on February 26, 2020.

NOTICE: The Boston City Council may have a quorum in attendance due to standing committees of the City Council consisting of both voting and non-voting members. However, members attending this duly posted meeting are participating and deliberating only in conjunction with the business of the standing committee.

Attendance:

In accordance with Governor Baker's March 12, 2020 Executive Order modifying certain requirements of the Open Meeting Law and relieving public bodies of certain requirements, including the requirement that public bodies conduct its meetings in a public place that is open and physically accessible to the public, the City Council will be conducting this hearing virtually. This enables the City Council to carry out its responsibilities while adhering to public health recommendations and ensuring public access to its deliberations through adequate, alternative means. The public may watch this hearing via live stream at boston.gov/city-council-tv. It will also be re-broadcast at a later date on Comcast 8/RCN 82/Verizon 1964.

Public Testimony:

Written testimony may be sent to the Committee or staff email (below) and will be made a part of the record and available to all Councilors. Members of the public wishing to testify virtually via videoconference should email the staff contact for a link and instructions to do so.

Staff Contact: Yuleidy Valdez

Committee Email: ccc.ra@boston.gov  

Staff Email: yuleidy.valdez@boston.gov  Staff Telephone: 617-635-3068

Rebroadcast • Live on Comcast 8/RCN 82/Verizon 1964 and streamed on: boston.gov/city-council-tv