AGENDA DATE: 8/17/2022
TITLE:
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COVID-19 Reconstitution Update
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Receive a COVID-19 Reconstitution update of local COVID-19 metrics and operational plans for public meetings
ITEM TYPE: Regular Information Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Henry, Herrick, Burton, Coltrane, Kilroy, Stewart
PRESENTER (S): Trevor Henry, Emily Kilroy
LEGAL REVIEW: Not Required
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, and the disease it causes, commonly referred to as COVID-19, a pandemic. On March 12, 2020, the County Executive, acting as the Director of Emergency Management, declared a local emergency because of the COVID-19 pandemic pursuant to Virginia Code 44-146.21, and this declaration was confirmed by the Board of Supervisors on March 17, 2020. Beginning on April 1, 2020, all public meetings have been held virtually, pursuant to and in compliance with Ordinance No. 20-A(16), An Ordinance to Ensure the Continuity of Government During the COVID-19 Disaster.
On March 30, 2020, Albemarle County closed its office buildings to the public and transitioned to virtual service delivery, with key exceptions in public safety, inspections, and maintenance. Throughout the pandemic, adjustments have been made to County operations in-line with guidance and best practices from federal and state public health and safety agencies.
At its March 2, 2022 work session, the Board provided direction to begin meetings of the Board, Planning Commission, and School Board (Tier 1 public bodies) in April 2022 and approved a framework for Tier 2 "virtual public access" meetings and Tier 3 "in-person meetings" for its various Boards and Commissions - Tier 2 being reserved for those with legislative or judicial function and Tier 3 being for those with an advisory function. On May 18, 2022, due to projected rising cases, the Board endorsed hol...
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