§ 2.20.110. Statement of reasons for closed sessions.

A.

Prior to any closed session, a local body shall announce in open session the general reason or reasons for the closed session, and must cite and explain the statutory or case authority under which the session is being closed.

B.

In the case of an item added to the agenda pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(b) or Section 2.20.080(E) herein, the statement shall be made in open session concurrent with the findings required pursuant to that section.

C.

A local body shall re-state the reasons for closed session before convening a closed session at any meeting and as to any item that has been adjourned or continued from a prior meeting.

D.

The public shall have the right to comment on any item of closed session before the closed session convenes.

E.

Nothing in this section shall require or authorize a disclosure of information that is confidential under law.

(Ord. 12483 (part), 2003; Ord. 11957 § 00.11, 1997)