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North Carolina Open Meetings Law-Model Motion For Closed Session


I move that we go into closed session to:

[Specify one or more of the following permitted reasons for closed sessions]

+prevent the disclosure of privileged information

+under ___________________of the North Carolina General Statutes or regulations.
+under ___________________of the regulations or laws of United States.
{You must identify the specific law}

+prevent the premature disclosure of honorary award or scholarship.

+consult with our attorney

+to protect the attorney-client privilege.
+ to consider and give instructions concerning a potential or actual claim, administrative procedure, or judicial action.
+ to consider and give instructions concerning a judicial action titled _______________ v.____________________________________.

+discuss matters relating to the location or expansion of business in the area served by this body.

+ establish or instruct the staff or agent concerning the negotiation of the price and terms of a contract concerning the acquisition of real property.

+ establish or instruct the staff or agent concerning the negotiations of the amount of compensation or other terms of an employment contract.

+ consider the qualifications, competence, performance, condition of appointment of a public officer or employee or prospective public officer or employee.

+ hear or investigate a complaint, charge, or grievance by or against a public officer or employee.

+ plan, conduct, or hear reports concerning investigations or alleged criminal conduct.

(6/24/02)