1. (1) Terms used in this rule are defined in Section 52-4-103.

2. (2) In addition:

   1. (a) "designee" means an individual appointed by a member to represent the member when the member cannot appear at meetings of a public body;

   2. (b) "electronically" means to attend a meeting through the use of:

      1. (i) an online medium that allows for audio and video interactions; or
      2. (ii) a telecommunications medium that allows for audio interactions;
   3. (c) "member" means an individual designated by statute to serve on a public body;
   4. (d) "representative" means an individual appointed by an entity to represent that entity on a public body;
   5. (e) "proxy" means an individual who is appointed by a member to appear in person on the member's behalf at a specific meeting of a public body; and

   6. (f)(i) "staff" means an individual who is responsible for ensuring that a public body complies with the requirements of Title 52, Chapter 4, the Open and Public Meetings Act; and

      1. (ii) "staff" includes the director of a public body or a staff member assigned to assist with the administrative duties of the public body.

KEY: Public bodies, designees, representatives, proxies

Date of Last Change: December 23, 2023

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Title 52, Chapter 4