AGENDA DATE: 8/3/2022
TITLE:
Title
Amend Rule 8 of the Board’s Rules of Procedure
BODY
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Amend the Board’s Rules of Procedure
ITEM TYPE: Consent Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Rosenberg
PRESENTER (S): N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Board’s Rules of Procedure (“Rules”) were amended several times to accommodate virtual meetings, and then hybrid meetings, which is the current meeting posture that began with the Board’s April 6 meeting. Effective September 1, 2022, the Freedom of Information Act, specifically Virginia Code § 2.2-3708.3, will impose new requirements and limitations for public body virtual meetings and remote participation in meetings by individual public body members. Accordingly, the proposed amendments to Rule 8 of the Board’s Rules of procedure are legally required.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Mission - To enhance the well-being and quality of life for all community members through the provision of the highest level of public service consistent with the prudent use of public funds.
DISCUSSION: The proposed amended Rules (Attachment A) would omit any mention of virtual or hybrid meeting throughout the Rules of Procedure and amend Rule 8 to align with Virginia Code § 2.2-3708.3 as amended in the 2022 session of the General Assembly by HB444.
BUDGET IMPACT: None
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends the Board adopt the draft amended Rules of Procedure (Attachment A).
ATTACHMENTS:
A - Draft Amended Rules of Procedure