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OHA designates two trustees to participate in mediation; role limited to participation and reporting
Summary
To prepare for mediation in the lawsuit brought by administrator Stacy Ferreira, the OHA board designated Trustees Galuteria and Souza to participate in mediation sessions on behalf of the board; counsel clarified the designees would not have settlement authority and must report to the full board.
Following prior board approval to pursue mediation, the trustees voted to designate two trustees to participate in any mediated settlement talks to comply with Sunshine Law limits on quorum. Counsel advised that selecting two trustees avoids Sunshine Law violations while allowing representation at a mediation table; the designees were not empowered to make final settlement decisions without reporting back to the full board.
Legal counsel summarized the delegations' role: "I don't believe there's any suggestion that, the 2 trustees who are designated to participate would have any decision making authority," and said the participants would engage, hear proposals, and report back to the board for any decisions. The board recorded the appointment by roll call; the motion passed with the vote recorded in the meeting minutes.
