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Legal consultant briefs board on FOIA, conflicts of interest and meeting rules

Richmond County Board of Supervisors · November 13, 2025
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Summary

A legal presenter reviewed Virginia open‑meetings (FOIA) requirements, public-records obligations, remote participation rules, penalties for violations, and conflict-of-interest guidance to help board members avoid disclosure and procedural pitfalls.

The Richmond County Board received a presentation on Virginia’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), board confidentiality and conflict-of-interest rules from Kelly Kemp (presentation first recorded at SEG 3031).

Kemp outlined key points: what constitutes a 'meeting' under state law (three or more members discussing public…

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