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Council meets in closed session under MCL 15.2681(h) then retains outside counsel
Summary
Roseville council voted 7-0 to enter closed session under Michigan law to discuss attorney‑client privileged information and afterward approved retention of outside counsel Salvatore Prescott Porter and Porter PLLC.
The Roseville City Council voted to go into closed session on April 8 to discuss attorney‑client privileged information under Michigan Compiled Laws MCL 15.2681(h). The roll call showed seven affirmative votes and the motion carried.
After returning to open session, the council voted to retain outside legal counsel "Salvatore Prescott Porter and Porter PLLC." "I have a motion by councilwoman Hagerty, supported by councilman Knox to approve the retention of outside legal counsel Salvatore Prescott Porter and Porter PLLC," the clerk recorded before the voice vote.
The meeting record does not disclose the subject of the privileged discussion discussed in closed session; the council cited the MCL provision authorizing closed sessions for attorney‑client privileged matters.
