TC Resolution 20-08 Adopting an Electronic Participation Policy for Town Meetings During a Local Disaster EmergencyRESOLUTION NO. 20-08
ADOPTING AN ELECTRONIC PARTICIPATION POLICY FOR TOWN
MEETINGS DURING A LOCAL DISASTER EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, Section 5.1 of the Avon Charter states, "The Council shall determine the rules
of procedure governing meetings." and
WHEREAS, the Avon Town Council adopted Avon Town Council Policy Regarding Remote
Telephone/Video Meeting Attendance on February 24, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Avon issued and Declaration of Local Disaster Emergency on
March 19, 2020 in response to the spread of the COVID-19 virus; and
WHEREAS, the spread of the COVID-19 virus requires individuals to practice self -distancing
and otherwise limiting social interaction such that in-person attendance at Town Council meetings
by Councilmembers, commission and committee members, staff and members of the public is
rendered impracticable; and
WHEREAS, conducting Town business during the current local disaster emergency requires
attendance be accomplished through electronic participation; and
WHEREAS, the Avon Town Council desires to adopt and Electronic Participation Policy for
Town Meetings During a Local Disaster Emergency (the "Policy"); and
WHEREAS, the Avon Town Council finds that adoption of the policy will promote meeting
efficiency as well as promote the understanding and transparency of Council meeting procedures
for the general public and protect the health, safety and wellness of the Avon community.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN
OF AVON, that the Electronic Participation Policy for Town Meetings During a Local Disaster
Emergency attached hereto as Exhibit A are hereby adopted.
ADOPTED MARCH 24, 2020 by the AVON TOWN COUNCIL N OFA
By: - Attest: pill M Alf
Sarah Smith-Hymes, Mao Brenda Torress, own lark
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Resolution 20-08 Electronic Participation Policy During a Local Disaster Emergency
March 24, 2020
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