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Woman videoconferencing from a laptopWEBEX INSTRUCTIONS

Until further notice, City of Charlotte General Services, Charlotte Water and Aviation departments will conduct all in-person meetings (pre-proposal or pre-bid conferences, bid-openings, demonstrations, etc.) that would normally be open to the public via conference call and/or video-conference only using the Cisco WebEx platform. Here's how to use it:

  1. You may participate using your computer, tablet or smartphone. You'll need to download the WebEx plug-in or mobile app by visiting this page. Please do this at least 30 minutes before the meeting starts.
  2. If you are using your work computer, you may not have administrative rights to add new software. Contact your IT administrator to help you with this.
  3. The WebEx link will be published in addendums to open solicitations. with specific details regarding the date, time and method of accessing the meeting.
  4. Depending on the type of meeting, you may be asked to register by entering your name, email address and other information. The host might mute all participants and/or disable participant video.
  5. You can use the chat function to ask questions directed to the presenter, a specific participant or the entire group.
  6. The host may record the meeting, which can be shared with participants later.