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Madison County Board releases selected closed‑session minutes, keeps others confidential
Summary
By unanimous vote (26–0) the board released closed‑session minutes listed on Schedule A (12/08/2016–some 2019 meetings) and retained other minutes on Schedule B citing attorney‑client privilege, pending litigation and personnel privacy.
Madison County’s Board on June 17 adopted a Government Relations Committee resolution reviewing closed‑session minutes from Dec. 8, 2016 through Oct. 15, 2019. The resolution recommended release of minutes listed on Schedule A and continued confidentiality for minutes on Schedule B based on exemptions under the Illinois Open Meetings Act and the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.
The resolution lists Schedule A meetings recommended for release (for example, the 12/08/2016 County Board meeting and several Special Service Area committee meetings) and Schedule B meetings retained for confidentiality with stated reasons that include attorney‑client privilege, pending litigation and personal/private information. The Board approved the recommendation by voice and roll call; the minutes show the vote as ayes 26, nays 0.
The resolution directs the County Clerk to make released minutes available for posting and inspection and to continue confidential treatment of other minutes pending future review.
