MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Tenn (CLARKSVILLENOW) – In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order No. 16 regarding limiting gatherings to prevent the further spread of COVID-19, and allowing public meetings to take place by electronic means; the informal county commission meeting scheduled on April 6 at 6 p.m. as well as the formal county commission meeting scheduled for April 13 also at 6 p.m., will now be conducted electronically.
The County Commission has said that meeting electronically and prohibiting public access to a physical location is necessary to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public in light of COVID-19.
This month’s meeting can be viewed live by the public on the Montgomery County YouTube Channel during the meeting or at any time after the meeting has taken place.
“Montgomery County Government will continue to follow the orders that have been given at the local and state level for the protection of the citizens. We conducted a run through of the new meeting process with the County Clerk and members of my staff who are required to participate in the meetings to ensure we had a decent connection. We hope the processes we have in place will work with any complications that may arise,” stated Montgomery County Mayor Jim Durrett.
For information on local COVID-19 updates in Montgomery County and online services offered through Montgomery County Government, visit mcgtn.org.