| (a) All computer-based videoconferencing applications
shall employ a minimum bandwidth transmission speed and/or adequate
data compression algorithm to produce a sufficient quality such that
audio volume and clarity and video clarity are sufficient to hear
and view all speaking participants on the videoconference clearly.
(b) Computer-based videoconferencing applications may
specify unique minimum requirements for computer central processing
unit, memory, and video capability to run the computer-based videoconferencing
application. An institution of higher education shall comply with
these minimum requirements.
(c) If the videoconference call hosts a public audience
at a location or locations specified by the official notice of the
open meeting posted by the institution of higher education in compliance
with Open Meetings Act requirements, then the institution of higher
education shall establish a minimum of one host computer at such location(s)
that will run the computer-based videoconferencing application. This
host computer shall then be connected to:
(1) either a separate video monitor of size proportional
to the room and clearly visible to all in the room or multiple video
monitors so that all attendees may clearly view the videostream; and
(2) external speakers of suitable volume and sound
quality such that all meeting attendees at the host location may clearly
hear the meeting.
(d) Any personal computer used by a governing body
member of an institution of higher education for the purpose of videoconferencing
for an open meeting subject to the Open Meetings Act shall contain
a camera and speakers of sufficient quality to permit all meeting
attendees to see the individual who is using the personal computer
and for the individual to hear all speaking attendees.
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