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After nomination, committee to negotiate David Murphy's contract in executive session
Summary
Following the vote to nominate David Murphy, the committee directed the vice chair to consult the solicitor and either form a small negotiating subcommittee or hold an executive session of the full committee to work on contract details; any finalized contract will be returned for a public vote.
After nominating David Murphy, committee members turned to how they would negotiate employment terms. The chair said the vice chair would consult the solicitor and either convene a small subcommittee to work with counsel or recommend an executive session of the full committee to negotiate terms, with any final agreement presented for a public vote.
Member Harding and others asked procedural questions about past practice; Member Harding said that historically "it's always been a committee of the whole that is in the negotiation," while members also noted that the candidate typically has legal representation. The chair confirmed legal counsel would be engaged and that the committee would follow the letter and spirit of relevant laws when negotiating. The committee set follow‑up tasks for the vice chair and solicitor and did not negotiate contractual terms at the public meeting itself.
