61.01.060 Executive Session

In the spirit of open meetings, public bodies shall limit their executive sessions to only those essential matters requiring confidentiality. The Tribal Council reserves the right to examine executive session minutes to ensure that executive sessions are only convened for appropriate matters.

(a) Upon a majority vote taken in an open meeting pursuant to a motion describing the general area to be considered, a public body may conduct an executive session but only for any of the following reasons:

(1) Business Matters. Deliberations and negotiations involving the purchase of public or private properties and other matters whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session.

(2) Criminal Matter. Any matter relating to a current or future investigation or prosecution of a criminal offense, which would threaten effective law enforcement if disclosed.

(3) Inter-governmental Relations. Any matter regarding the consultation or negotiation with another government including, but not limited to, any local, city, town, county, state, federal, tribal governmental entity or any subdivision thereof.

(4) Land. Any discussion or consideration regarding any purchase or lease of real property.

(5) Law Enforcement. Any matter which may disclose the identity of a law enforcement agent or informer.

(6) Legal Advice. Any discussion or consideration of a sensitive legal advice including, but not limited to, proposed, pending or current litigation.

(7) Personnel Matters. Any matter relating to employment or appointment of an individual as a public officer including, but not limited to, the individual's employment history, medical history, financial or credit history, salary, promotion, demotion, discipline, dismissal or resignation.

(8) Public Safety or Well-being. Any matter which may imperil the public safety or well-being of the Tribe if disclosed.

(b) Any member of the public body and any other persons authorized by the public body shall be permitted to attend an executive session.