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Columbus County commissioners recess to closed session citing attorney‑client privilege, add personnel discussion
Summary
The Columbus County Board of Commissioners recessed its regular session and entered a closed session citing North Carolina General Statute 143‑318.11(a)(3) for attorney‑client privilege and adding a discussion of personnel. The motion was made by Commissioner Bullard, seconded by Commissioner Scott Floyd, and carried by voice vote.
The Columbus County Board of Commissioners recessed its regular session and entered a closed session to consult with the county attorney under North Carolina General Statute 143‑318.11(a)(3) and to discuss personnel, the board said.
The motion to recess the regular meeting and move into closed session was moved by Commissioner Bullard and seconded by Commissioner Scott Floyd. The board chair called for a voice vote; those present responded "Aye," and the chair said the motion carried.
The board cited N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143‑318.11(a)(3), which permits closed sessions for consultations with attorneys when public knowledge would frustrate those consultations. Commissioners also added a personnel matter as an "add‑on" topic to be discussed in closed session. The meeting transcript records no further details about the personnel matter or other substantive discussion before the session closed.
No additional outcomes or follow‑up actions were announced in the public portion of the meeting before the board entered the closed session.
