BOARD MEETINGS.

638.16 BOARD MEETINGS. § Subdivision 1.Frequency. (a) The board must meet at least two times each year to consider and vote on clemency applications. (b) If the commission recommends that an application receive a hearing, the board must hold a hearing on the application unless all the board members decline a hearing. (c) If the commission recommends that an application not receive a hearing, the board must not hold a hearing on the application unless at least one board member requests a hearing. § Subd. 2.When open to the public. All board meetings are open to the public as provided under chapter 13D, but the board may hold closed meetings: (1) as provided under chapter 13D; or (2) as necessary to protect sensitive or confidential information, including (i) a victim's identity, and (ii) sensitive or confidential victim testimony. § Subd. 3.Executive director; attendance required. Unless excused by the board, the executive director and the commission's chair or vice-chair must attend all board meetings. § Subd. 4.Considering statements. (a) Applicants, victims, law enforcement agencies, and the public may submit oral or written statements at a board meeting only if the application is subject to a hearing under subdivision 1. (b) The board must take into account any statements provided to the commission when considering a clemency application. History: 2023 c 52 art 8 s 12