💡Raising your hand in person or virtually is important to participate in a hybrid meeting.
🎙️Activate your microphone when invited to speak by the meeting chair.
💬Use the chat function to communicate technical issues or get the attention of the meeting chair.
📹If you raise your hand virtually and are not invited to speak, turn on your camera to indicate your intent to speak.
🔇Remember to turn off your microphone and activation button when you finish speaking to avoid background noise.
What should I do if I can't raise my hand via the remote function?
—If you can't raise your hand using the remote function, turn on your camera or place a message in the chat to indicate your intent to speak.
Can I use the chat function to participate in the debate?
—The chat function should only be used to highlight technical issues or get the attention of the meeting chair. Verbal debate should be raised verbally, not via the chat function.
What should I do if I have difficulty hearing or being heard during the meeting?
—Inform the meeting chair or the Democratic Services officer if you have difficulty hearing or being heard during the meeting.
What should I do if I have a prejudicial interest and need to withdraw from the meeting?
—Let the meeting chair or the Democratic Services officer know if you have a prejudicial interest and need to withdraw from the meeting. You will be placed in a virtual waiting room until the relevant item is concluded.
Can I vote electronically during the meeting?
—If an electronic vote is called during the meeting, instructions on how to participate will be provided to committee members with voting rights at that time.
00:00Introduction to the importance of participating in a hybrid meeting.
00:40Explanation of how to raise your hand and activate your microphone.
01:30Instructions on using the chat function and turning on your camera.
02:15Reminder to turn off your microphone and activation button when not speaking.
03:00Instructions for participants who cannot raise their hand using the remote function.
03:50Clarification on the use of the chat function during the meeting.
04:30Guidance for participants experiencing hearing or speaking difficulties.
05:15Information for participants with prejudicial interests and the process for withdrawal from the meeting.
06:05Explanation of the electronic voting process during the meeting.
