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Balch Springs council votes to require headsets during virtual executive sessions

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Summary

Council members voted Oct. 13 to update policy requiring councilmembers attending executive session virtually to wear headsets; staff will draft a policies-and-procedures update and return it to council.

The Balch Springs City Council on Oct. 13 adopted a motion directing staff to prepare a policy requiring council members to wear headphones when participating in executive sessions remotely.

Council member Mahill introduced the item, saying the intent was to reduce the risk that sensitive information discussed in executive session could be overheard or leaked. "We have very sensitive information that will be coming out," she…

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