2.04.150 Executive sessions.
A. If permitted subjects are to be discussed by the council in executive session at a meeting, the meeting must first (1st) be convened as a public meeting and the question of holding an executive session to discuss matters that are listed in subsection B of this section shall be determined by a vote on a motion to convene in executive session. The motion to convene in executive session must clearly and with specificity describe the subject of the proposed executive session without defeating the purpose of addressing the subject in private. Subjects may not be considered at the executive session except those mentioned in the motion calling for the executive session unless auxiliary to the main subject. Action may not be taken at an executive session, except to give direction to an attorney or labor negotiator regarding the handling of a specific legal matter or pending labor negotiations.
B. The following subjects may be considered in an executive session:
1. Matters, the immediate knowledge of which would clearly have an adverse effect upon the finances of the city;
2. Subjects that tend to prejudice the reputation and character of any person, provided the person must first (1st) be notified of the request for executive session and may request a public discussion;
3. Matters that by law or ordinance are required to be confidential; and
4. Matters involving consideration of government records that by law are not subject to public disclosure. [Ord. 21-61 § 2, 2022; Ord. 97-29 § 2. Formerly 2.04.110.]