City Issues Emergency Order Amendment On Virtual Meetings

Press release from the City of Champaign:

May 11, 2020

On May 8, 2020, Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen issued Amendment No.1 to COVID-19 related Emergency Order 20-11, which previously cancelled all board and commission meetings for any board or commission to which the Mayor appoints all the members.

Amendment No. 1 allows the City of Champaign Board of Library Trustees to meet at its regular or special scheduled meeting dates, provided the meetings are held electronically and allow for public participation consistent with the Open Meetings Act. A full copy of Emergency Order 20-11 Amendment No.1 can be reviewed on the City’s website here.

The public is encouraged to visit champaignil.gov/covid-19/ for the latest updates on the City’s COVID-19 response, including Emergency Orders, service changes, and frequently asked questions. We thank our community for its patience and understanding as we continue to work through these challenging times together.

Media Contact: Jeff Hamilton, Communications Manager | jeff.hamilton@champaignil.gov

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