(a) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply: (1) âTeleconferenceâ means a meeting of a state body, the members of which are at different locations, connected by electronic means, through either audio or both audio and video. (2) âTeleconference locationâ means a physical location that is accessible to the public and from which members of the public may participate in the meeting. (3) âRemote locationâ means a location from which a member of a state body participates in a meeting other than a teleconference location. (4) âParticipate remotelyâ means participation by a member of the body in a meeting at a remote location other than a teleconference location designated in the notice of the meeting. (b) (1) In addition to the authorization to hold a meeting by teleconference pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 11123 and Section 11123.5, a state body may hold an open or closed meeting by teleconference as described in this section, provided the meeting complies with all of this sectionâs requirements and, except as set forth in this section, it also complies with all other applicable requirements of this article relating to the specific type of meeting. (2) This section does not limit or affect the ability of a state body to hold a teleconference meeting under another provision of this article, including Sections 11123 and 11123.5. (c) The portion of the teleconferenced meeting that is required to be open to the public shall be visible and audible to the public at each teleconference location. (d) (1) The state body shall provide a means by which the public may remotely hear audio of the meeting, remotely observe the meeting, remotely address the body, or attend the meeting by providing on the posted agenda a teleconference telephone number, an internet website or other online platform, and a physical address for each teleconference location. The telephonic or online means provided to the public to access the meeting shall be equivalent to the telephonic or online means provided to a member of the state body participating remotely. (2) The applicable teleconference telephone number, internet website or other online platform, and physical address of each teleconference location, as well as any other information indicating how the public can access the meeting remotely and in person, shall be specified in any notice required by this article. (3) If the state body allows members of the public to observe and address the meeting telephonically or otherwise electronically, the state body shall do both of the following: (A) Implement a procedure for receiving and swiftly resolving requests for reasonable modification or accommodation from individuals with disabilities, consistent with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12101 et seq.), and resolving any doubt whatsoever in favor of accessibility. (B) Advertise that procedure each time notice is given of the means by which members of the public may observe the meeting and offer public comment. (e) This section does not prohibit a state body from providing members of the public with additional locations from which the public may observe or address the state body by electronic means, through either audio or both audio and video. (f) (1) The agenda shall provide an opportunity for members of the public to address the state body directly pursuant to Section 11125.7. (2) Members of the public shall be entitled to exercise their right to directly address the state body during the teleconferenced meeting without being required to submit public comments before the meeting or in writing. (g) The state body shall post the agenda on its internet website and, on the day of the meeting, at each teleconference location. (h) This section does not affect the requirement prescribed by this article that the state body post an agenda of a meeting in accordance with the applicable notice requirements of this article, including Section
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