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After closed session, Seabrook Island council authorizes mayor to execute agreement
Summary
Following an executive session for attorney‑client legal advice, council returned to public session and voted to authorize the mayor to execute the agreement discussed in closed session; no votes or motions were taken during the executive session itself.
Council entered executive session under South Carolina law to receive legal advice covered by attorney‑client privilege. After returning to public meeting, council reported that no votes were taken in executive session and then considered a motion to authorize the mayor to execute the agreement discussed in the closed session.
Council passed the motion by voice vote; the transcript records the vote as passing with ayes. The nature of the agreement was not disclosed in public session, consistent with the legal basis cited for the closed‑door discussion.
