§ 2.20.120. Conduct of closed session.

A.

A local body shall consider in closed session only those matters specified in the statement required in Section 2.20.110.

B.

After any initial closed session to consider the sale, lease, gift, purchase, or exchange of any property to which the city, Redevelopment Agency, or Port of Oakland has or will have an ownership or possessory interest, such local bodies shall notice for open session a discussion of the advisability of taking such an action before a final action is taken in the matter. This requirement shall not apply if the local body adopts a finding that holding an open session discussion would prejudice the local body in the proposed proceeding or transaction.

C.

With respect to any closed session discussion pertaining to employee salaries and benefits, a local body shall not discuss compensation or other contractual matters with one or more employees having a direct interest in the outcome of the negotiations.

D.

The following provisions of the Brown Act apply to the conduct of closed session by local bodies and are hereby incorporated by reference as though fully set forth herein: Government Code Sections 54956.8; 54956.9; 54957; and 54957.6.

E.

The Offices of the City Attorney, the City Clerk, and the Public Ethics Commission shall provide any person with a copy of the Brown Act or Public Records Act without charge.

(Ord. 12483 (part), 2003; Ord. 11957 § 00.12, 1997)