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Ross Council meets in closed session on litigation; Mayor says no reportable action
Summary
The Ross Town Council met in a special closed session March 12 to confer with legal counsel about ongoing litigation (People of the State of California and Town of Ross v. Terry Pickett et al.). The council returned to open session at 5:44 p.m. and announced no reportable action.
The Ross Town Council met in a special closed session on March 12 to consult with legal counsel about ongoing litigation involving the town. Mayor Julie McMillan said the meeting began at 5:18 p.m. and recessed into closed session to discuss "People of the State of California and Town of Ross v. Terry Pickett et al.," Marin County Superior Court Case No. CV0000719.
After returning to open session at 5:44 p.m., Mayor Julie McMillan announced that "there was no reportable action taken in closed session." The council did not disclose details of the closed deliberations, consistent with rules governing attorney-client privileged discussions held in closed session.
Town Attorney Ben Stock was listed among officials present for the session; the agenda identifies the legal conference as authorized under subdivision (d)(1) of Government Code Section 54956.9 for existing litigation. No motions or votes tied to the litigation were recorded in the meeting minutes.
The special meeting was adjourned at 5:44 p.m.
