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c P 0 92.1. Deolaration of policy and intent. l'n a democracq, the people are vested with the ultimate decision-making power. Oovernmeatal agencies east to aid the people in the formation and m conduct of public policy. Opening up the governmental processes to public q scrutiny and paeticipation is the only viable and reasonable method of PC pro~ct~g public's interest. Therefore, the legislature declarer that it is the policy of this State that the formation and conduct of public polity -the ii~~ ~s~Dri°ns, deliberations, dearionr, and action of governmental agencies - ~ ~ shall be conducted as openly as possible. 1b implement this policy the ~ legislature declares that: (1) It is the intent of this pert to protect the people's right to know; oNi ~ The provision requiring open meetings shall be liberally construed; ~ (3) The provision providing for ea:e prior to the open meeting require- _ meats shall be strictly construed against closed meetings. [L 1976, c 166, pt of 4 ll Z 4 92-4. Ezecutive meetings. d Aboard maq hold ea executive meeting closed to the public u n an affirmative vote taken at an o ~ U P~ meeting, of two-thirds of the members present; provided the affirmative vote constituter a mt{jority of the members to which the board is entitled. A meeting closed to the public shall be limited to matters ezempted by section 92-6. The reason for holding rush a meeting shall be publicly announced sad the vote of each member on the question of holding a meeting closed to the public shall be recorded, and entered into the minutes of the meeting. [L 187b, c 168, pt of ~ 1; am L 1986, c 278, ¢ 2] 4 92-6. ]i~eptions. (a) Aboard may hold a meeting doted to the public pursuant to section 92-4 for one or more of the following purposes: (1) 1b consider sad evaluate pe~reonal information relating to individuals 2 applying for professioml or vocational licensee cited is section 28-9 or both; e...~..~ (2) Tb consider the hire. evaluation, dismissal, or discipline of an officer or employee or of chasgee brought against the officer or employee, where consideration of matters affecting Privacy will be involved; provided that if the individual concerned requerte an open meeting, an open meeting shall be ! held; i e""`~? (3) 'Ib deliberate concerning the authority of persons designated by the board to conduct labor negotiations or to negotiate the acquisition of public Property. or during the conduct of such negotiations; (4) Tb consult with the board's attorney on question and issues pertain- ing to the board's powers, duties, Privileges, immunities, and liabilities; t~'~~ (b) 1b inveetigr>e proceedings regarding criminal misconduct; and 6 (6) Tb consider sensitive matters related to public safety or security. (b) In ao instance shall the board make a decision or deliberate toward a deasion in an executive meeting on matters not directlq related to the Purposes specified in subsection (a). This part shall not apply to any drance meeting at which matters relating to official business are not discussed. No chance meeting or electronic communication shall be used to circumvent the spirit or requirements of this part to make a decision or to deliberate toward a decision upon a matter over which the board hat supervision, control, juris- diction, or advisory power. [L 1976, c 166, pt of ~ 1; am imp L 1984, c 90, § 1; am L 1986, c 278, ¢ 3]