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Commissioners approve executive session for legal advice on negotiation matter under CRS 24-6-402(4)(e)
Summary
The board authorized an executive session for legal advice on a negotiation matter with the county attorney, citing CRS 24-6-402(4)(e); the session was scheduled for April 2, 2025 at 1 p.m.
The Boulder County Board of County Commissioners voted to enter an executive session to receive legal advice and discuss matters subject to negotiation under Colorado’s open‑meetings statute, CRS 24‑6‑402(4)(e).
Natalie Sprant, deputies for the commissioners, requested authorization so county attorney Ben Pearlman could advise the board in a closed session concerning matters subject to negotiation. The board approved the request by voice vote and scheduled the executive session for April 2, 2025, at 1 p.m.
Under Colorado law cited at the public meeting (CRS 24‑6‑402(4)(e)), public bodies may meet in executive session for matters subject to negotiation with their legal counsel and negotiating partners. The board’s approval authorizes staff to proceed with the closed‑door briefing on the specified date.
No deliberation or decision on the underlying negotiation was taken in open session; the action recorded at Tuesday’s meeting was solely the authorization to go into executive session.
