Supervisors adopt changes tightening closed‑session confidentiality despite dissent

Dec 5, 2024

The board approved amendments to section 10 of the county’s code of ethics to clarify closed‑session confidentiality and require public votes for actions resulting from closed sessions; one supervisor voiced concern that the language could be used to silence members and urged a higher threshold for penalties.

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The Surry County Board of Supervisors voted to adopt amendments to the county code of ethics focused on closed‑session confidentiality and the handling of privileged information.

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