LINCOLN- Governor Pete Ricketts signed Executive Order No. 20-36, which when it become effective today will again allow virtual meetings for governing bodies.

“All governing bodies may meet by videoconference or by telephone conferencing or by conferencing by other electronic communication so long as there is made available at such meeting access to members of the public and to members of the media. Public notice requirements and agenda requirements are still in place, with the order expiring January 31st, 2021. The order comes as Nebraska sees a dramatic spike in COVID-19 cases, causing heartburn for elected officials and governing boards who worry about exposures and spreading of the virus at in-person meetings.

Read the full Executive Order as signed by Governor Ricketts by clicking HERE (This link will commence a PDF file download)