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Board votes unanimously to enter closed session; no public votes on bills
Summary
The Arlington County Board unanimously approved a motion to convene a closed session to discuss board-appointed candidates and appointee performance. No public votes on legislation occurred during the working session.
At the conclusion of the working session, Chair Takis Carrington moved that the Arlington County Board convene a closed meeting under Virginia Code 2.2-3711(a)(1) "for discussion of potential candidates for a board-appointed position and discussion regarding the performance of board appointees." The motion was seconded by Vice Chair DeFerrante and passed unanimously. There were no final votes on county-sponsored bills or appropriations in the public portion of the meeting.
Why it matters: The motion triggered the statutory closed-session process available to Virginia local governments for certain personnel and appointment matters. The Board's public record shows only the motion and unanimous approval; any actions or decisions taken in closed session must follow Virginia's certification requirements when the Board reconvenes publicly.
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