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(C) To deliberate concerning the authority of persons designated by the Council or Committee members to conduct labor negotiations or to negotiate the acquisition of public property, or during the conduct of such negotiations; (D) To consult with the board's attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the board's powers, duties,privileges, immunities, and liabilities; (E) To investigate proceedings regarding criminal misconduct; (F) To consider sensitive matters related to public safety or security; (G) To consider matters relating to the solicitation and acceptance of private donations; and (H) To deliberate or make a decision upon a matter that requires the consideration of information that must be kept confidential pursuant to a state or federal law, or a court order; or (2) Where personal matters affecting the privacy of an individual are to be considered and the individual involved requests a closed meeting to consider such matter(Hawai`i County Charter, section 13-20(b)). (b) Votes Required to Enter An Executive Meeting. The Council or its standing Committees may hold an executive meeting closed to the public upon an affirmative vote, taken at an open meeting, of two-thirds of the members present; provided the affirmative vote constitutes a majority of the members to which the Council or Committee is entitled. A meeting closed to the public shall be limited to matters exempted by HRS 92-5 and in (a) above. The reason for holding such a meeting shall be publicly announced and 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. Chart of Minimum Required Votes Members 2/3 of Required Present Membership Votes 9 6 6