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County Attorney requests executive session on litigation; committee later approves claim settlement
Summary
County Attorney Erin Hammond requested an executive session at 9:12 a.m. to discuss litigation; after reconvening at 10:02 a.m. the committee approved an authorization to settle a claim by unanimous vote.
County Attorney Erin Hammond submitted a monthly report for the committee’s review and requested an executive session at 9:12 a.m. for the purpose of discussing proposed, pending, or current litigation. The committee entered executive session and returned to regular session at 10:02 a.m. After returning, the committee approved an authorization to settle a claim; the minutes record the action as approved 5-0.
The minutes do not provide details of the litigation or the settlement amount; the transmittal text is limited to authorizing settlement. The county attorney’s request and the committee’s settlement authorization indicate that litigation matters were handled in executive session and that a settlement was authorized upon reconvening.
