Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 42-18-7 - Open Meetings; Notice of the Meeting; Agenda7.1. All Board meetings shall be open to the public, except for executive sessions as permitted by W. Va. Code § 6-9A-4 of the Open Governmental Proceedings Act.7.2. Any person who desires to address the Board during a meeting may do so provided that the person registers his or her intent to address the Board at least 15 minutes prior to the time the meeting is scheduled to commence.7.3. The Chair, in his or her sole discretion, may cause a person to be removed from a meeting who is disruptive or otherwise interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting.7.4. Except in the event of an emergency meeting requiring immediate official action, the Board shall electronically file a notice of every regular or special meeting with the Secretary of State for publication at least five days prior to the date of the meeting as required by W. Va. Code § 6-9A-3(e). Each notice shall state the time, place, and purpose of the meeting.7.5. The Division shall post the agenda of a regular or special meeting on the Division's website at least five days before the meeting.7.6. In the event of an emergency meeting requiring immediate official action, as required by W. Va. Code § 6-9A-3(h), the Board shall electronically file a notice with the Secretary of State as soon as practicable prior to the meeting, provided that all Board members have been notified of the meeting by email or by telephone at least 24 hours in advance of the time scheduled for the commencement of the meeting. The notice filed with the Secretary of State shall state the time, place, and purpose of the meeting, and the facts and circumstances of the emergency.