These days, even small local governments are at times forced to deal with public meetings that become contentious. In this article, I will explore suggestions and address misconceptions I have heard to help contain conflicts.
Executive sessions can be useful tools to allow governing bodies to discuss confidential matters not yet appropriate for general public knowledge. Be sure that your board or council is familiar with the allowances and limitations of ORS 192.660 and related statutes and rules before calling an executive session. When in doubt, check with legal counsel before noticing the meeting to ensure that all requirements are properly met.
Executive sessions can be useful tools to allow governing bodies to discuss confidential matters not yet appropriate for general public knowledge. Be sure that your board or council is familiar with the allowances and limitations of ORS 192.660 and related statutes and rules before calling an executive session. When in doubt, check with legal counsel before noticing the meeting to ensure that all requirements are properly met.
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/in 2024 /by Support StaffThese days, even small local governments are at times forced to deal with public meetings that become contentious. In this article, I will explore suggestions and address misconceptions I have heard to help contain conflicts.
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/in 2024, Article /by Support StaffExecutive sessions can be useful tools to allow governing bodies to discuss confidential matters not yet appropriate for general public knowledge. Be sure that your board or council is familiar with the allowances and limitations of ORS 192.660 and related statutes and rules before calling an executive session. When in doubt, check with legal counsel before noticing the meeting to ensure that all requirements are properly met.
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/in 2024, Article /by Support StaffExecutive sessions can be useful tools to allow governing bodies to discuss confidential matters not yet appropriate for general public knowledge. Be sure that your board or council is familiar with the allowances and limitations of ORS 192.660 and related statutes and rules before calling an executive session. When in doubt, check with legal counsel before noticing the meeting to ensure that all requirements are properly met.