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Council votes to close public meeting to interview school‑board candidates
Summary
After budget debate, Franklin City Council moved and voted to convene a closed session under Va. Code §2.2‑3711(A)(1) to interview prospective candidates for appointment to the Franklin City School Board; the motion carried on a roll‑call 'Aye' vote and the council recessed into closed session.
Following extended budget discussion, a council member moved and another seconded a motion that the City Council of Franklin convene in a closed meeting pursuant to Virginia Code §2.2‑3711(A)(1) to discuss, consider or interview prospective candidates for appointment to the Franklin City School Board.
The motion passed on a roll‑call vote; the presiding officer announced the council would close the public meeting and enter closed session for the stated purpose. No other action or candidate names were recorded in the public transcript; the council recessed and proceeded with the closed‑door interviews.
The motion cited Virginia Code §2.2‑3711(A)(1), which permits closed meetings for personnel matters such as interviews and appointments. The council took the procedural step in public session and recorded a roll‑call in favor of convening the closed meeting.
