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Executive committee moves into closed session to discuss workers' compensation litigation
Summary
The committee voted unanimously to enter closed session to confer with counsel about a workers' compensation lawsuit and potential settlement strategy, citing a recent Court of Appeals decision that requires publicly stating the basis for closed sessions.
The Executive Committee voted to go into closed session to discuss a workers' compensation lawsuit and to consult with legal counsel about settlement strategies.
County counsel explained a recent Court of Appeals decision requires governmental bodies to make a motion and state briefly the purpose for a closed session so the public can understand the reason for closing the meeting. Counsel identified the basis for the closed session as a workers' compensation lawsuit in which the county is a party and said staff wished to confer with legal counsel on settlement and trial strategy.
Supervisor Shodran moved and Supervisor Schwab seconded a motion to enter closed session under the legal exception cited by counsel; the committee voted unanimously to proceed. The meeting then entered closed session in accordance with the stated purpose.
Ending: The committee entered closed session to confer with counsel on litigation strategy; no further public details were discussed in open session.
