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Board adopts broad set of policy updates and tightens public-comment time limit
Summary
The board approved a large package of policy updates to align language and cross-references with Virginia code, continued the VSBA policy service contract, and approved updated policy BDDH that sets a three-minute limit per public comment and clarifies local discretion under FOIA.
The board considered numerous policy updates provided with VSBA guidance, including revisions to the structure and footnotes of policy DJF and many other policies to align with Virginia code numbering and legal references. The presenter explained that some prior footnotes were moved and clarified; the board approved the updates by voice vote.
The board also approved continuing the VSBA policy service contract to receive ongoing policy updates. On public participation, the board approved the updated policy BDDH, which aligns with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and allows local discretion on how public comments are handled; the policy sets a three-minute limit per speaker for public comment.
