WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees respect the public's desire to record various meetings; and

WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustee conducts meetings under Robert's Rules of Order; and

WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees must provide an atmosphere in which to conduct official business in an professional, business-like manner,

NOW THEREFORE, it shall be the policy of the Village of Kildeer to facilitate the public's ability to video and/or audio record meetings in the following manner.

1. Any video/audio recording shall be done from the audience seating area.

2. Said recording shall allow for the professional conduct of meetings so as not to be disruptive, to wit:

a. Audience and official seating areas shall be configured for the conduct of the meeting.

b. Microphones, lighting, or other equipment, and equipment operators shall remain within the audience seating area.

c. The Village will not supply equipment and/or accessories for unofficial video/audio recording.

d. Meetings will proceed according to the Rules of Order, and will not be recessed or delayed to accommodate recording needs.

By direction of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Kildeer on June 5th, 2000.

Barbara L. Schwietert, Village President