SB 0288
Civil rights: open meetings; grounds for going into closed session when a public body consults with its attorney; modify. Amends sec. 8 of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.268).
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This bill modifies the rules for public bodies to hold closed sessions under the Open Meetings Act. Specifically, it clarifies the grounds for going into closed session when consulting with an attorney, particularly regarding litigation strategy or legal opinions. It also expands the circumstances under which a public body can meet in private, such as for personnel matters, collective bargaining negotiations, and certain security planning activities. The bill aims to balance transparency with the need for legal counsel and strategic decision-making.
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Edward W. McBroom
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