(a) The board shall hold at least one meeting each year and additional meetings as necessary. (b) The chairperson may call a meeting after consultation with board members or by a majority of members so voting at a meeting. (c) Meetings shall be announced and conducted under the provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act, Government Code, Chapter 551. (d) The chairperson may invite comments or statements from non-board members on all agenda items, but may limit the time allotted to each individual. The board may not act on comments or statements related to issues not on the agenda. (e) Interpreters and other reasonable accommodations necessary to facilitate public participation will be made available as requested. The executive director must receive notice that reasonable accommodations will be needed at least 10 days in advance of the board or committee meeting. |