[HISTORY: Adopted by the Common Council of the City of Albany 10-2-2014 by L.L. No.
2-2014[1]. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[1]
Editor's Note: This local law also repealed former Ch.
34, Daylight Saving Time, adopted 7-18-1983 by L.L. No. 2-1983 as
Ch. I, Art. IX, of the 1983 Code.
Meetings of all public bodies subject to the New York State
Public Officers Law, Article 7 (commonly referred to as the "Open
Meetings Law"), shall be recorded, except those portions of meeting
where the body validly enters into executive session. The audio recording
shall be made available to the public and shall be digitally preserved
for a minimum of five years.
[Added 2-19-2015 by L.L. No. 2-2015]
A.
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010, states that Americans
consume too much sodium, added sugars, refined grains, and solid fats
and not enough fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Studies show
a strong relationship between the physical and social environments
of the workplace and the health behaviors of employees, and nearly
half of many people's waking hours are spent at work, and many
of those hours are spent in meetings and conferences. The foods and
beverages available at meetings and conferences are often high in
fat, added sugars, and sodium and contain few fruits, vegetables,
and whole grains. In addition, meetings and conferences generally
involve a lot of time sitting and provide little opportunity for physical
activity. The City of Albany has the ability to model healthy eating
and help to change social norms around meeting practices, and it is
consistent with the goals of the City to support people's ability
to eat well while at work events.
B.
All activities and special events sponsored by or supported by the
City of Albany will include healthy food and beverage options when
food is served and will encourage physical activity, greener options,
and support of local products. The Mayor's Office will develop
and adopt a Healthy Meetings and Special Events Policy, which will
include healthy meeting guidelines.
C.
All City of Albany meetings, conferences, and events will adhere
to healthy meeting guidelines, including departmental meetings, and
the City of Albany hereby adheres to the National Alliance for Nutrition
and Activity Healthy Meeting Pledge. The City of Albany strongly encourages
other City-related agencies to adopt healthy meeting guidelines.
