La. Admin. Code tit. 46 § LIII-2905

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section LIII-2905 - Advisory Council Open Meetings via Electronic Means

A. Council Eligibility

1. In accordance with R.S. 42:17.4 the council is eligible to conduct open public meetings via electronic means.

B. Postings Prior to Meeting via Electronic Means

1. At least 24 hours prior to the electronic meeting, the council shall provide the following, which shall be posted on the board's website, emailed to any member of the public or the news media who requests notice of meetings of the public body, and widely distributed to every known news media outlet that broadcasts or publishes news within the geographic area within the jurisdiction of the board:

a. the notice and agenda for the meeting;

b. detailed information regarding how members of the public may participate in the meeting and submit comments regarding matters on the agenda.

C. Disability Accommodations

1. Although an open meeting may be scheduled as in-person, nonetheless the council is obligated to provide for participation via electronic means on an individualized basis by people with disabilities.

2. People with disabilities are defined as any of the following:

a. a member of the public with a disability recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA);

b. a designated caregiver of such a person; or

c. a participant member of the agency with an ADA-qualifying disability.

3. The board shall ensure that the written public notice for an open meeting, as required by R.S. 42:19, includes the name, telephone number and email address of the agency representative to whom a disability accommodation may be submitted.

4. The designated agency representative shall provide the requestor with an accommodation, including the teleconference and/or video conference link, for participation via electronic means as soon as possible following receipt of the request, but no later than the start of the scheduled meeting.

5. Participation via electronic means shall count for purposes of establishing quorum and voting.

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § LIII-2905

Promulgated by the Department of Health, Board of Pharmacy, LR 501155 (8/1/2024).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 42:17.4.