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Notice/Advertisement Title: 2025 Civilian Police Review Board Monthly Meetings
Contact Name: Stephanie Brock
Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-9633
Contact Email Address: Civilianreviewboard@columbus.gov
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BACKGROUND
The 135th General Assembly, through House Bill 257, amended the Ohio Open Meetings Laws to enact Revised Code (“R.C.”) Section 121.221. This section allows public bodies to hold and attend meetings virtually, subject to the provisions in R.C. 121.221(B)(3). This policy outlines the requirements and procedures for the Civilian Police Review Board and its committees (“CPRB”) to conduct virtual and hybrid meetings.
PURPOSE
To provide guidance for virtual and hybrid meetings of the CPRB in compliance with R.C. 121.221.
POLICY
It is the policy of the CPRB to conduct virtual and hybrid meetings to efficiently facilitate the business of the Board and its committees in compliance with R.C. 121.221.
SECTION 1: DEFINITIONS
“Hybrid Meeting” means a meeting where some members attend in person and others attend via electronic means (video conference or similar technology).
“Virtual Meeting” means a meeting of the CPRB in which all members participate by Teleconference Technology as authorized by Section 121.221 of the Ohio Revised Code.
“Teleconference Technology” means video conference or any other similar electronic technology that allows CPRB members to be seen and heard at all times during a meeting.
“Primary Meeting Location” means the publicly accessible physical location where the CPRB typically holds meetings.
SECTION 2: AUTHORIZATION
The CPRB may hold hybrid or fully virtual meetings provided the procedures outlined in this policy are followed and are in accordance with applicable law.
SECTION 3: NOTICE OF HYBRID OR VIRTUAL MEETINGS
At least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the Hybrid or Virtual Meeting, the CPRB shall use reasonable methods to notify the public, the media that have requested notification of a meeting, and...
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