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Imperial County Board of Supervisors recesses to closed session; no reportable action announced
Summary
After approving its agenda, the Imperial County Board of Supervisors recessed into closed session to discuss a county executive appointment, labor negotiations and anticipated litigation. The board reported that direction was given but no reportable action was taken.
The Imperial County Board of Supervisors recessed into closed session after approving its agenda; when it reconvened the board reported that direction had been given in closed session but no reportable action was taken, the clerk said.
The board approved the order of the agenda on a motion by Supervisor Escobar, seconded by Supervisor Peggy Price, then voted to enter closed session on a motion by Price, seconded by Supervisor Cardenas Singh. The clerk reported that, in closed session, the board discussed a public employee appointment regarding the position titled "county executive officer" under Government Code 54957(b)(1), conferred with its labor negotiator under Government Code 54957.6, and discussed anticipated litigation under Government Code 54956.9 (one matter). In each item the clerk said "direction was given" and "no reportable action taken."
Roll call at the start of the meeting indicated supervisors present: Jesus Alaros Goa (District 1); Martha Cardona Singh (District 2); Peggy Price (District 3); Ryan Elliott Kelly (District 4); and Chairman John Hawk (District 5). The meeting record shows no public comment was received before the board recessed to closed session. The meeting was adjourned at 4:52 p.m.
Votes at a glance - Approval of agenda: motion by Supervisor Escobar; seconded by Supervisor Peggy Price; outcome: motion carries (vote tally not specified in the transcript). - Motion to enter closed session: motion by Supervisor Peggy Price; seconded by Supervisor Cardenas Singh; outcome: motion carries (vote tally not specified in the transcript).
No specific personnel appointments, labor-settlement terms, or litigation outcomes were recorded in the public report. The clerk's statement that "direction was given" is the only substantive summary provided in the public minutes for the closed-session items.
