After the municipal supervision had decided on the legal handling of hybrid municipal council meetings and the committees in Gmund, Bad Wiessee and Tegernsee had already discussed it, the topic was now also on the agenda in the Rottach municipal council.
With 15: 2 votes it was decided to allow hybrid sessions in an emergency.
The chairperson decides when the emergency occurs.
Rottach-Egern - Mayor Christian Köck (CSU) said in advance that, in his opinion, the form of presence guarantees the greatest quality of discussion and exchange and thus also of effectiveness. The experience of the past few years has also shown that the municipal council made important and correct decisions - even and especially when there was controversial discussion. “That is why we should stick to the face-to-face form and reserve the option of hybrid events for emergencies,” suggested Köck. After all, one does not know when the next exceptional situation will prevent personal meetings and attendance at meetings.
The town hall chief did not believe in his own discretion as to whether the councilor should attend this or that meeting personally or would rather follow it from home.
But much more of a living democracy through direct discourse.
“Either all or none.
But comfort shouldn't be the reason, ”said Köck and added that he didn't see any danger in Rottach in this regard anyway.
Hybrid session in Rottach-Egern: Technical requirements are given in the Seeforum
At this point he once again praised the commitment of the Rottach Councils. The technical prerequisites for hybrid meetings, especially in the Seeforum, are given. But Köck was skeptical as to whether all municipal councils could follow the meetings from home and also vote. “As long as there is no need, we don't have to do it, do we?” He passed the question on to the panel.
Alexandra Wurmser (CSU) was entirely of his opinion: “Hybrid meetings only in an emergency.
And only the chairman should be allowed to decide when the online option is also available. ”The chairman must always be present in person, even for hybrid events.
Thomas Tomaschek (Greens) also agreed with a view to the good hygiene concept, the ventilation and the size of the hall in the Seeforum: “I think it's good and have complete confidence in the chairman that he will make the right decision in an emergency.” Tomaschek also thought it was It is good and important to decide that now: "Because we should be proactive and take precautions."
Coming together is the cornerstone of democracy.
Vice Mayor Josef Lang (CSU)
Only Vice Mayor Josef Lang (CSU) vetoed: “I have a different opinion.
Coming together and taking decisions together is the cornerstone of democracy.
I don't want to touch that and that's why I'm voting against it. ”Ultimately, it was two of the 17 local councilors present who were not d'accord.
Managing director Gerhard Hofmann suggested that the “hybrid emergency plan” should soon - when the municipal council is complete - be set down in the rules of procedure by means of a vote.
Because the decision of the municipal council is now valid until the end of this year.
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