(A) Councilors will keep all written materials and verbal information provided them on matters of confidentiality under law in complete confidence to ensure that the city’s position is not compromised. No mention of the information read or heard should be made to anyone other than other Councilors, the City Manager, and the City Attorney.
(B) If the Council in executive session provides direction or consensus to staff on proposed terms and conditions for any type of negotiations whether it be related to property acquisition or disposal, pending or likely claim or litigation, or employee negotiations, all contact with the other parties shall be made by designated staff or representatives handling the negotiations or litigation. A Councilor will not have any contact or discussion with any other party or its representative nor communicate any executive session discussion.
(C) If a Councilor does not refrain from disclosing the information as required by the Council rules, the Council shall convene and discuss the matter in an executive session.
(Ord. 10-2000, passed 3-15-2000)