Austin's Closed-Door Discussion
- A special meeting was convened solely to announce and immediately proceed into a closed-door Executive Session.
- This private session was authorized by Texas statutes for discussing sensitive matters, likely involving legal cases, personnel, or real estate negotiations.
- No public policy debates, hearings, or decisions were held during the open portion of this meeting.
- Any final actions or votes stemming from the Executive Session were required to be made public in a subsequent open session.
Full Transcript
CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS: MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS Special Meeting July 10, 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 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 Section 2, Paragraphs (e), (f), and (g) of Article 6252-17. ATTEST: race Monse City Clerk APPROVED Mayor