Board & Commission Member Training - City of Beachwood, Ohio

Executive Sessions Boards and commissions may enter Executive Session only for specific reasons permitted under th ◊ e Ohio Revised Code, such as: P(aeprpsooninnteml menatt,teemrsployment, dismissal, discipline) ◊ Pending or imminent litigation ◊ Purchase or sale of property Public Records Basics Ohio’s Public Records Act (ORC §149.43) et hs et acbol iusrhsees otfhpa ut bml iocsbt ur es icnoersdss acrree aptuebdl iocrrreeccoeridv se.d i n E◊xamples Include: Meeting agendas, minutes, and packets ◊ Emails or written correspondence related to board or commission business ◊ Notes or materials shared during meetings ◊ Text messages related to City business

Procedures for Executive Session: 1 . Ae xme coutti iovne sspe es sc ii of yni nmg ut shtebl ee gma la rdeeaas no dn sf oerc oe nn dt eerdi n. g 2. Abyroalml caajlolrviotyt.e is required, and the motion must pass 3. Nseossviootnes—orodnelycidsiisocnussmsioany.occur during executive 4. All discussions held in executive session are confidential. Best Practices: ◊ Retain records according to the City’s retention policy including emails and text messages. ◊ Wguhideannicned. oubt, consult the Clerk of Council for

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