§ 16-92. Public meetings.  


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  • (a)

    Nothing in this article shall be interpreted as prohibiting use of county property for meeting purposes by citizens of the county, provided such meetings are to be held at a time which will not interfere with regular and/or official county administrative business, and that no unusual maintenance and security costs will be placed upon the county; provided, further, that written consent shall have been first obtained from the chief executive.

    (b)

    As an exception to subsection (a) of this section, there shall be designated a location within the courthouse campus area which may be used as a public forum under peaceful and lawful conditions, at the will of any citizen, provided such assembly does not interfere with county business or encumber any person having or desiring to conduct business in the county facilities. The subject area shall be identified by the chief executive and shall be subject to change as conditions necessitate.

(Code 1976, § 10-7002)

Cross reference

Unlawful to disrupt, prevent, etc., lawful meetings, etc., § 16-49.