Act 393-Open Meetings via Electronic Means
Act 393 of the 2023 Regular Session amended Louisiana's Open Meetings law to permit certain, eligible public bodies and agencies to conduct its open meetings via electronic means (e.g., videoconference or teleconference). However, regardless of its eligibility status, agencies are required by Act 393 to provide electronic or alternate participation in open meetings as an ADA accommodation for people with disabilities. In order to implement the above provisions, agencies shall promulgate rules in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act.
TEMPLATES:
The following templates serve to provide guidance to assist agencies with the rulemaking responsibilities pursuant to Act 393:
- For eligible agencies that meet the criteria to conduct open meetings via electronic means, click here for the appropriate template.
- For eligible agencies that meet the criteria to conduct open meetings via electronic means AND are strictly advisory, focus on disability issues or assist military families, click here for the appropriate template.
- For ineligible agencies that do not meet the criteria to conduct open meetings via electronic means, nonetheless must provide disability accommodations, click here for the appropriate template.
For further assistance, please feel free to reach out to Rikki Nicole David, State ADA Coordinator, at Rikki.David@la.gov or 225.342.1243.
