File #: ID 20-072    Version: 1 Name: electronic communications
Type: Action Item Status: Passed
File created: 3/18/2020 In control: City Council
On agenda: 3/24/2020 Final action: 3/24/2020
Title: Consider adopting a policy for participation by City Council members in City Council meetings through electronic communications
Attachments: 1. Memorandum, 2. Policy

Subject:

Title

Consider adopting a policy for participation by City Council members in City Council meetings through electronic communications

Body

Presented By:  Chris Brown, city attorney

Recommendation and Review

Section 2.2-3708.2 of the Code of Virginia permits members of local governing bodies to participate in meetings through electronic communications, provided a quorum is still physically present and the governing body has adopted a written policy for participation via electronic communications.