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County attorney: two pending legal matters; commissioners met in executive session

Unified Government of Cusseta-Chattahoochee County Board of Commissioners · October 1, 2024
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Summary

At the Oct. 1 meeting the commission entered a closed session to discuss personnel and legal matters; County Attorney Bin Minter said two matters are on file in Superior Court, including an appeal and a lawsuit (case number 23‑CV‑0257 referenced).

The Board of Commissioners entered executive session at 6:57 p.m. during its Oct. 1 regular meeting to consult with legal counsel and discuss personnel matters.

County Attorney Bin Minter clarified after the session that two pending legal matters involving the county were on file in Chattahoochee County Superior Court: one is an appeal from a magistrate court decision and the other a lawsuit. Minutes reference a civil matter identified as Case 23‑CV‑0257 and the attorney indicated one matter involves an appeal and one involves a lawsuit; the minutes also note an amount of $5 million in connection with litigation referenced in open meeting discussion. Chairman Charles Coffey confirmed the clarification.

The board reconvened at 7:44 p.m. and Chairman Coffey stated that the items discussed in closed session fell within the legal exceptions to Georgia’s Open Meetings law and that no votes were taken during the closed session. No further action or settlement was announced at the meeting.

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