As used in this article, terms shall have the meaning as indicated
and defined within the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et
seq.
In addition to photography and video tape recording of public
meetings, an individual may audio tape record a public meeting subject
to the following conditions:
A. Notice shall be given to the Municipal Clerk prior to the close of
last business day preceding the meeting for which the individual is
seeking permission to audio tape.
B. The recording device shall be unobtrusive, limited to the size category
commonly known as the handheld, mini-cassette or standard portable
cassette recorder. It shall be placed in an appropriate position and
may not be moved in any way as to attract attention.
C. The recording device shall not produce distracting sound, either
from the equipment or its operation. The tape may not be rewound or
played back while the meeting is in session.
Still photography, videotaping and audio tape recording of ceremonial
proceedings involving the Mayor and Council or other public body,
during a public meeting or otherwise, shall be exempt from these requirements
and regulations.
Duplication of video recordings, photographs and audio recordings.
A. The Municipal Clerk may request the original video recording, tape
recording or photograph for the purpose of duplication. If such request
is made, the original video tape, audio tape or photograph shall be
immediately provided to the Municipal Clerk so that the Borough may
make a duplicate. The original shall be returned to the individual
producing the same within five business days.
B. The individual who made the recording or photograph shall maintain
the original video tape, audio tape or photograph for a period of
one year.
C. Recordings at municipal court hearings shall be governed by the NJ
Supreme Court policy and guidelines.
Glen Rock Television and North Jersey Media Group are exempted
from the terms and conditions of this chapter.