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Council votes to adjourn into closed session for litigation under Iowa Code 21.51(c)
Summary
At the Oct. 21 meeting the council moved, seconded and voted to adjourn into closed session to discuss litigation under Iowa Code section 21.51(c); roll‑call votes were recorded as yes from Councilmembers Jensen, Harper, Miskman, Brant and Mayor Abu Asli.
The Marion City Council voted on Oct. 21 to adjourn into closed session to discuss litigation matters permitted under Iowa Code section 21.51(c).
Councilmember Jensen moved the motion to adjourn to closed session; Councilmember Harper seconded. The council took a roll‑call vote: Jensen — yes; Harper — yes; Miskman — yes; Mayor Abu Asli — yes; Brant — yes. Legal counsel advised the council the matter was appropriate for closed session under Iowa Code §21.51(c). The meeting then proceeded to closed session as recorded.
Why it matters: Closed sessions under Iowa Code §21.51(c) permit governmental bodies to meet behind closed doors to discuss strategy in litigation; the council recorded the roll call and legal counsel’s statement that the item qualified under the statute.
Ending: After the roll call and legal counsel’s confirmation, the council entered closed session and the work session concluded following that item.
