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Ellis County commission recesses into executive session on pending litigation
Summary
The commission recessed into a 15-minute executive session under the attorney–client privilege to discuss pending litigation with county counsel and returned to adjourn without public decisions.
The Ellis County Commission recessed into an executive session July 4 to receive attorney–client privileged advice about pending litigation. Commissioner Nathan Liger moved to recess for 15 minutes under the attorney–client exception to the Kansas Open Meetings Act and named attendees, including Bill Jeter and County Administrator Darren Myers; the motion was seconded and approved.
The commission returned to open session and adjourned at 09:54; no actions were announced publicly following the executive session. The agenda stated the session's purpose was pending litigation and the time for resumption in the commission chambers.
What happens next: The commission will handle any litigation matters consistent with legal guidance provided in the executive session and will report any required public actions in future open meetings.
