1. (1) If a statute creating a public body allows a member to appoint a designee, the member may appoint a designee to represent the member when the member cannot appear at meetings by sending an email to the staff.
2. (2) The email shall state the name and title of the member's designee.

3. (3) After an individual has been appointed as a member's designee, the designee:

   1. (a) may attend a meeting in person or electronically;
   2. (b) shall be counted as a member for purposes of determining a quorum;
   3. (c) may participate in a meeting as any other member; and
   4. (d) may vote their conscience on matters before the public body.

4. (4) Once a designee has been appointed, the designee may continue to represent the member at meetings until the member notifies the staff, in writing, that:

   1. (a) the member has appointed a new designee; or
   2. (b) the individual previously appointed may no longer represent the member at meetings.
5. (5) If the member and their designee both appear at a meeting, only the member may vote on a matter.
6. (6) A designee may not appoint a designee or proxy to appear on their behalf at a meeting.

KEY: Public bodies, designees, representatives, proxies

Date of Last Change: December 23, 2023

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