County Commissioners should be aware of the letter and intent of the state's Open Meetings Law, should conduct the affairs of the Board of County Commissioners consistent with the letter and spirit of that law and consistent with the need to inspire and maintain public confidence in the integrity and fairness of county government and the Office of County Commissioner. Consistent with this goal of preserving public trust, County Commissioners should be aware of the need for discretion in deliberations when the lack of discretion would pose a clear threat to the resources of the county, to the reputation of current or potential county employees, to the integrity of other governmental processes or to other legitimate interests of the county. County Commissioners should only utilize closed meetings as allowed under the Open Meeting Law when absolutely necessary to carry out the intent and letter of those provisions.
(Ord. passed 12-4-2006)