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Board authorizes County Counsel to initiate litigation announced after closed session
Summary
After a closed session on anticipated litigation, the board unanimously authorized County Counsel to initiate litigation; the defendants and details will be disclosed once the action is formally commenced, the clerk announced.
After convening in closed session on Tuesday under Brown Act provisions for anticipated litigation, the Board of Supervisors announced an action in open session: the board unanimously authorized County Counsel to initiate litigation.
The county executive officer's report of action said the board authorized County Counsel to commence litigation; the defendants and additional particulars were not disclosed in the open session and will be released once the action is formally filed and subject to public inquiry.
Why it matters: The board followed standard practice of discussing litigation topics in closed session and reporting the statutorily required open‑session disposition: whether reportable action was taken. The board's announcement did not disclose the subject matter or the target of the expected litigation.
Ending: The board said any particulars would be disclosed after the action is formally commenced and upon public request.
