LAC 46:LXVII.10103. Open Meetings; Electronic Means; Disability Accommodations

A. The board is a state agency, as defined by R.S. 49:951, and is authorized to conduct and its members may attend and participate in open meetings via electronic means in accordance with the Open Meetings Law (R.S. 42:11 et seq), including but not limited to R.S. 42:17.2 and 17.2.1. B. The board shall provide for participation via electronic means on an individualized basis for persons with disabilities. “Persons with disabilities” means or includes the following: 1. A member of the public with a disability recognized by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or his or her designated caregiver; or 2. A participant board member with an ADA-qualifying disability. C. Upon receipt of any reasonable accommodation request by a person with disabilities, relative to participation via electronic means, the board’s designated representative shall provide the requestor with the teleconference or videoconference link as soon as possible following receipt of the request but no later than the start of the scheduled meeting. Any other related reasonable accommodation request shall be considered in accordance with applicable law.