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Closed Session Voting Q: In a closed session discussion, a vote was taken regarding the non-reelect of employees.  After the vote two people were asked why they voted the way they did (they had not discussed their reasons against the action prior to the vote).  Is the reason they gave for the way they voted confidential information? A: As you may know, the Brown Act provides that a legislative body may hold a closed session

Closed sessions… Q: Our city attorney is planning a closed session meeting with the city council and police review commission to discuss a recent court decision regarding open police complaint hearings.  Is this legal? A: The city can likely justify its closed session under Government Code 54956.9, which allows legislative bodies to hold closed sessions to discuss pending litigation when discussion in open session would prejudice the public agency.  The purpose of the pending litigation

Getting information from closed sessions Q: Our board has agendized for the upcoming meeting the following under closed session using 54956.9 for the below items. a.  Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release b.  Conference with Labor Negotiator Does this mean that during open session they need not disclose the position of the employee that was being disciplined and dismissed or what the labor negotiations outcome was? A: As a preliminary matter, it is not clear why your Board