(a) Council is hereby authorized to adjourn and speak at Executive Session only in the issues of:
(1) To consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee or official, or to consider the investigation of charges or complaints against a public employee, official, licensee, or "regulated individual" (a student in a public educational institution or a person in a public institution for custodial care). However, the person being investigated of charges or complaint has the right to request a public hearing;
(2) To consider the purchase or sale of public property if the public interest would be hurt by the premature disclosure of the information;
(3) To confer with the public body's attorney for the purpose of considering disputes if a court action concerning the dispute is either pending or imminent;
(4) To prepare for, conduct, or review negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees;
(5) To consider matters required by federal laws or rules or state statutes to be kept confidential; and
(6) To consider specialized details of security arrangements if the information could be used for criminal purposes.
(b) The procedure for calling an Executive Session will be that the City of Newton Falls City Council shall, during an open meeting and by the majority of the members present, must vote to hold the Executive Session. The specific topic to be discussed shall be announced. Further, any decisions based upon the Executive Session discussed, must be made in the open meeting.
(Ord. 90-18. Passed 5-7-90.)