Board Meeting In Camera In Texas
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In-camera means a part of a Board meeting without administration or other parties present for which there is no agenda, at which no minutes are taken, and from which recommendations may be moved to a Board or Committee meeting for a decision to be entered into the minutes.
Board cameras are a type of digital camera that have their optical recording devices--aperture, lens, and image sensor--directly attached to a printed circuit board with typical input/output. As such, most board cameras are small in size—registering just 1/3" in lens diameter.
Notices must be posted and accessible to the public for at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. The Act also requires a city, county, school district, or sales tax economic development corporations publish a notice of its meetings on its Internet website.
The term “in camera” is Latin for “in a chamber” or “in private,” and these meetings provide the board with the opportunity to discuss sensitive or confidential matters, such as potential conflicts, legal issues, or sensitive financial information.
A board meeting is a formal gathering of a company's board of directors, which is when crucial agenda items will be discussed and actioned. Because of its importance, board meeting minutes are an absolute necessity, not just from a practical standpoint, but also from a legal one.
There must be a quorum, or a majority, of board members present for a closed session to take place. With few exceptions, nobody else is legally allowed to attend. If trustees call the closed session to consult with lawyers, the board's lawyer must be present. Board members cannot invite general members of the public.
Robert's Rules places no limits on the content of in camera discussion except suggesting that some things must always be handled in executive session (e.g. member discipline). However, in camera session, like any tool, is open to abuse. The decision to move your group in camera should always be made carefully.
