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Commissioners vote to seal three non-public sessions indefinitely
Summary
After returning from non-public sessions, the Rockingham County Board voted to seal three sets of non-public minutes indefinitely, citing potential reputational harm to private individuals if disclosed.
Following three non-public sessions on June 11, the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners returned to public session and voted to seal the minutes of those non-public meetings indefinitely.
Commissioner Tomarello moved to seal the three items, stating the board’s rationale that disclosure “could affect or receive the reputation of a person other than a member of the board.” The motion passed by recorded affirmative votes. The board then adjourned.
Why it matters: Under RSA procedures for executive/non-public sessions, minutes may be sealed if disclosure would harm a private person’s reputation or otherwise meet the legal exemption. The board recorded the motion and vote count in open session; no further details were released in public minutes.
The board’s action was procedural and limited to sealing minutes; the contents of the non-public sessions were not disclosed publicly at the meeting.
