La. Admin. Code tit. 37 § III-302

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section III-302 - Disability Accommodations

A. A person with a disability is defined as any of the following:

1. a member of the public or the board with a disability recognized by the ADA; or

2. a designated caregiver of such a person.

B. The written public notice for an open meeting, as required by R.S. 42:19, includes the name, telephone number and email address of a board representative to whom a disability accommodation may be submitted.

C. The requestor shall be provided with an accommodation, including the teleconference number and/or video conference link, for participation via electronic means as soon as possible following receipt of the request, but no later than the start of the scheduled meeting.

D. Participation via electronic means (teleconference or video conference) by a board member who has requested a disability accommodation shall count for purposes of establishing quorum and voting. The presiding officer of the board shall ensure that the voting decision of any member of the board who participates via electronic means is clearly identified, recorded and included in the minutes of the meeting.

La. Admin. Code tit. 37, § III-302

Promulgated by Office of the Governor, Patient's Compensation Fund Oversight Board, LR 50364 (3/1/2024).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:1231.4(D)(3) and Act 393 of the 2023 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature.