Austin Officials Go Behind Closed Doors
- Austin leaders held a special meeting primarily to announce their immediate move into a closed-door "Executive Session."
- This private session was authorized under state law, allowing for confidential discussions on undisclosed matters.
- Officials pledged that any final decisions resulting from these private talks would eventually be made in an open, public session.
Full Transcript
CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Special Meeting June 26, 1975 11:00 Α. Μ. Council Chambers 301 West Second Street The meeting was called to order with Mayor Friedman presiding. Roll Call: Present: Councilmembers Himmelblau, Hofmann, Lebermann, Linn, Trevino, Mayor Friedman, Mayor Pro Tem Snell Absent: None レ Mayor Friedman 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 Friedman announced that the Council would go into Executive Session at this time to consider the items authorized by Section22, Paragraphs (e), (f), and (g) of Article 6252-17. ATTEST: Momor City Clerk APPROVED Mayor