Audio and Video Recording Policy for the Fire District

WHEREAS, the Board of Fire Commissioners of the _________ Fire District acknowledges it is essential to the maintenance of a democratic society that the public business is performed in an open and public manner.

WHEREAS, according to Article 7 of the Public Officers Law, commonly referred to as the Open Meetings Law, the citizens of New York State and the ________ Fire District are to be fully aware of and able to observe the performance of public officials, to attend and to listen to the deliberations and decisions that go into the making of public policy by the Boards of Fire Commissioners; and

WHEREAS, the people must be able to remain informed if they are to retain control over those who are their public servants, more particularly the commissioners of the ________ Fire District; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to §100 of the Public Officers Law, “It is essential to the maintenance of a democratic society that the public business be performed in an open and...