Councilmembers and appointed and elected officials of the city shall not, without prior Council authorization, disclose confidential information properly received and discussed during a closed session of the City Council pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act, Cal. Gov't Code §§ 54950, et seq., concerning the closed session with the Attorney General, District Attorney, or Chief of Police or the respective deputies on matters posing a threat to the public's right of access to public services or public facilities, the appointment, employment, or dismissal of a public employee, the hearing of complaints or charges brought against a public employee unless such employee requests a public hearing, discussions with the city's designated Employee Relations Officer, or litigation, nor shall such persons use such information to advance the financial or other private interests of themselves or others. Violation of this section may be deemed misconduct in office and may constitute cause for removal from office. Notwithstanding § 10.99, no other penalty shall attach to a violation of this section and any person present may disclose violations of the Ralph M. Brown Act.
('63 Code, § 2-2.26) (Ord. 334-C.S., passed 11-7-78)