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.
Va. Code Ann. § 15.2-1416.1
Actions prior to convening of meeting
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case Lund v. Rowan County (2016)
Most recently applied in Lund v. Rowan County (July 2017)
2005, c. 592.
Official source: Virginia Law Portal (LIS). Reproduced from public-domain Virginia statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.