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Planning commission moves into closed session under Virginia Code; reconvenes and certifies
Summary
The commission voted unanimously to enter a closed session under Virginia Code §2.2-3711(A)(8) to consult legal counsel regarding authority for site‑plan review and approval; after reconvening the body certified compliance and adjourned.
The Falls Church City Planning Commission voted to meet in a closed session to consult with legal counsel on a question of authority for site‑plan review and approval.
At the meeting, Speaker 7 (Mister Stevens) moved that the commission "convene immediately in a closed session as authorized by Virginia code section, 2.2‑3711(A)(8) for consultation with legal counsel... regarding authority for the review and approval of site plans." The motion was seconded and carried on a recorded roll‑call vote in which each member who was polled voted "Yes." No dissent was recorded on the roll call.
After completing the closed session, the commission reconvened in open session, certified that only matters identified in the motion were discussed and then adjourned.
Why it matters: Use of the statutory closed‑session authority under §2.2‑3711(A)(8) is the recognized mechanism for confidential attorney‑client discussions on legal questions that, according to the motion, concerned site‑plan authority. The commission recorded its certification on the public record before adjourning.
