ICI to livestream flood control project hearings

The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) announced that all hearings on problematic flood control projects would be livestreamed, with exceptions only for necessary executive sessions.

However, several lawmakers invited to appear before the commission have sidestepped public airing by opting for an executive session, according to a new report.

ICI spokesperson Brian Hosaka previously stated that livestreaming would occur unless an executive session is requested and justified according to established guidelines.

The commission had previously resisted livestreaming, citing concerns about "trial by publicity," but shifted its stance after public demand.

The ICI initially planned to start livestreaming in the last week of October, but this did not happen as they were finalizing guidelines.