Austin's Executive Session Begins
- A special meeting was held primarily to announce the transition into a confidential, closed-door executive session.
- This private session was conducted under specific state laws (Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated, Article 6252-17, Section 2, Paragraphs e, f, and g), typically used for sensitive discussions like legal matters, personnel issues, or land acquisition.
- The city leadership affirmed that any final actions or decisions resulting from the confidential discussions would be brought back to an open, public session for a vote.
Full Transcript
CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Special Meeting March 13, 1975 12:00 ΝΟON Council Chambers 301 West Second Street The meeting was called to order with Mayor Butler presiding. Roll Call: Present: Councilmen Binder, Lebermann, Mayor Butler Absent: Councilman Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Dryden Mayor Butler announced that this was a Special Called Meeting of the City Council for the purpose of publicly announcing that during the Meeting it will convene in a Closed or Executive Session authorized by Section 2, Paragraphs (e), (f), and (g) of Article 6252-17, Texas Revised Civil Statutes Annotated; and after such closed or executive session, any final action, decision, or vote with regard to any matter considered in the closed or executive session would be made in open session, should such action, decision, or vote be necessary. Mayor Butler announced that the Council would go into Executive Session at this time to consider the items authorized by Section 2, Paragraphs (e), (f), and (g) of Article 6252-17. ATTEST: Grace Monise City Clerk APPROVED Mayor