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Board moves into closed session to discuss current litigation under Iowa Code §21.5(1)(c)
Summary
The board voted by roll call to enter a closed session to discuss current litigation under Iowa Code §21.5(1)(c); roll call votes were recorded as aye for listed supervisors and the meeting paused to arrange the closed session.
Supervisor Jean moved that the board go into closed session for a discussion of current litigation pursuant to Iowa Code §21.5(1)(c); another member seconded the motion and the board conducted a roll call vote, recording ayes for the participating supervisors. The board then paused to arrange logistics for the closed session.
Why it matters: Iowa Code §21.5(1)(c) provides an exception permitting governing bodies to meet in closed session to discuss litigation strategy; using a closed session is a formal procedural step with statutory requirements.
Action and next steps: the motion to enter closed session was moved and seconded and passed on roll call; the board paused to convene the closed session. The committee of the whole transcript ends as the board moved into closed session; no substantive discussion of litigation appears in the public transcript.
Legal citation: staff identified Iowa Code section 21.5 subparagraph 1 subparagraph C as the statutory authority for the closed session.
