[Opinion] Want a closed session for a public meeting? Explain yourself

Want a closed session for a public meeting? Explain yourself

Probably the most commonly used — and, in my opinion, abused — exemption in our state’s Open Meetings Law is the one that lets governmental bodies meet behind closed doors

Your Right to Know: Court Ruling Improves Closed Session Process For Public

Court of Appeals rules that public bodies must explain why they are going into closed session.

June: Want a closed session? Explain yourself! – Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council

Probably the most commonly used — and, in my opinion, abused — exemption in our state’s Open Meetings Law is the one that lets governmental bodies meet behind closed doors “whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session.” The exemption, 19.85(1)(e) in Wisconsin state statutes, is used by all manner of public bodies, from city councils to school boards. It is supposed to be used sparingly, when needed to protect ongoing negot…

Column: Want a closed session? Explain yourself!

Probably the most commonly used — and, in my opinion, abused — exemption in our state’s Open Meetings Law is the one that lets governmental bodies meet behind closed doors “whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session.” The exemption, 19.85(1)(e) in Wisconsin state statutes, is used by all manner of public bodies, from city councils to school boards. It is supposed to be used sparingly, when needed to protect ongoing negot…