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City attorney outlines new closed-session process; council votes to meet in closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(c)
Summary
The Portage City Common Council discussed a court ruling affecting closed-session procedure and voted to go into closed session under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c) to consider employment matters related to the city administrator search.
City attorney staff explained recent legal guidance on closed-session procedure and the Portage City Common Council voted to enter closed session under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c) to consider employment-related matters.
The city attorney described a recent Court of Appeals decision involving the City of Marinette that altered expectations for how municipalities introduce and handle closed-session items. The attorney said the ruling…
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