BEDB
AGENDA

Unless changed by a majority vote of members present at the meeting, the order of business shall be listed on the agenda.  Except for a meeting through technological devices, the agenda and notice shall also include the time that the public will have physical access to the meeting place.  As an initial agenda item, the Board may address the published agenda and adopt it as presented, or with changes recommended by the Board.

Executive sessions:

An executive session may be scheduled, as necessary, during either a regular or special meeting.  (See Arizona Attorney General Agency Handbook Section 7.6.7.)

1.  When an executive session is to be held, the notice must state the specific provision of law authorizing the executive session.

2.  The Board may vote to hold an executive session for the purpose of obtaining legal advice from the Board's attorney on any matter listed on the agenda pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3).

Accommodations  for  the  Disabled

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting the Director of Communications and Community Engagement at 623-445-5010 or by e-mail.  Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

Emergency meetings

In the case of an actual emergency, the Governing Board, after giving such notice as is appropriate to the circumstances, may act on an emergency matter or call an emergency meeting in accordance with the requirements set out in A.R.S. 38-431.02.  The emergency meeting shall follow the order of business for a special meeting.  An emergency meeting shall be subsequently followed by the posting of a public notice within twenty-four (24) hours declaring that an emergency session has been held and setting forth the information specified by 38-431.02.  Chapter 7 of the Arizona Agency Handbook shall be consulted for guidance when an emergency action or meeting is being considered.

Adopted:  February 13, 2024

LEGAL REF.:
A.R.S.
38-431
38-431.01
38-431.02
38-431.03
28 CFR § 35.163

CROSS REF.:
BDB - Board Officers
BEC - Executive Sessions/Open Meetings