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Smyth County board holds closed session on 'Project Nemo,' returns and certifies meeting
Summary
The board entered a closed session under Virginia Code §2.2‑3711(a)(5) to discuss Project Nemo, then returned to open session and unanimously adopted a certification that only lawful exempt matters were discussed.
During its June 18 meeting the Smyth County Board of Supervisors moved into a closed session under Code of Virginia §2.2‑3711(a)(5) to discuss Project Nemo. Royal Oak District Supervisor S. Courtney Widener made the motion to enter closed session; W. Jason Parris seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
After the closed session the Board returned to open session and adopted a certification resolution required by Virginia law stating that, to the best of each member’s knowledge, only public business lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements was discussed and that only the matters identified in the motion were considered. The certification passed by unanimous recorded vote; no further particulars about Project Nemo were disclosed in the public minutes.
