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Cleveland County board gives legal direction in closed session in Bridal Cliff Solar litigation
Summary
After a closed session Nov. 12, the Cleveland County Board of Commissioners disclosed it provided legal counsel direction related to litigation identified in the meeting as Bridal Cliff Solar LLC v. Cleveland County (case number cited in the meeting). The board cited North Carolina statutory authority for attorney consultation.
Following a closed session Nov. 12, Cleveland County commissioners reported they provided legal counsel direction related to pending litigation identified in the meeting as Bridal Cliff Solar LLC v. Cleveland County.
At the meeting the chair moved the board into closed session citing North Carolina statutory authority to consult with the county attorney and preserve attorney‑client privilege. When the board returned to open session, the chair disclosed the substance only as direction given to counsel related to the case number cited in the meeting record (transcript references: "23CES129292" and "23‑CVS‑1292"). The board did not provide additional details about the litigation or the substance of the instructions at the time of the disclosure.
The board cited North Carolina statutory authority for the closed session during its motion; staff followed the statutory procedure by returning to open session and making a brief disclosure about the closed session outcome.
