During the time prior to the governing body‘s actual call to order or convening of business, any expressions by members of the governing body or members of the public shall be held consistent with the individual’s First Amendment right of freedom of speech.

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Terms Used In Virginia Code 15.2-1416.1

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Governing body: means the board of supervisors of a county, council of a city, or council of a town, as the context may require. See Virginia Code 15.2-102

2005, c. 592.