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Council reviews and re-adopts remote participation policy required by Virginia code
Summary
Council heard an explanation from the city attorney of the annual remote participation policy required by the Virginia code and confirmed conditions allowing remote voting for members—unlimited for medical/disability reasons and limited for convenience—along with minute-keeping requirements and location notation.
The council took up its annual adoption of the city’s remote participation policy as required by the Virginia code. City Attorney Miss Mickelson explained that the policy allows council members to participate remotely and vote if a quorum is present in chambers and if certain conditions are met.
According to the city attorney, remote participation is permitted in two situations: for medical or disability…
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