Date:
11/21/2024
Subject:
Jan Norris/Montgomery County Board of Supervisors - Final Report
Opinion:
The Iowa Public Information Board
In re the Matter of: Jan Norris, Complainant
Montgomery County Board of Supervisors, Respondent | Case Number: 24FC:0059 Final Report
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Complaint 24FC:0059 was opened on July 23, 2024, and accepted by the IPIB on September 19, 2024.
Norris provided evidence showing that the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors (County) violated Iowa Code Chapter 21 by conducting open session requirements within a closed session.
The County held a meeting on July 2, 2024. The agenda for the meeting indicated a closed session would be held pursuant to Iowa Code ยง 21.5(1)(c) and cited to language from this code section.
When the County arrived at the closed session item on the agenda, the County recessed without taking a public vote or announcing a reason for the closed session. The County indicated to the public they would be reconvening in another room for closed session. The open session minutes of the meeting did not indicate a public vote was held to enter into closed session.
Procedure
On September 19, the IPIB accepted the complaint. Upon acceptance, the parties worked toward an informal resolution agreement.
Norris approved the Informal Resolution on October 4, 2024. The County approved the Informal Resolution on October 8, 2024.
All terms of the Informal Resolution have been met. IPIB staff recommends that this Final Report be adopted and that the complaint be dismissed as resolved.
By the IPIB Deputy Director,
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Kimberly M. Murphy, J.D.