Closed Sessions

21AO:0007 Closed Session Requirements

Does Iowa Code chapter 21 require a governmental body to make an express finding that a closed session is necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury..

19AO:0006 When a property transaction is “complete” pursuant to Iowa Code § 21.5(1)(j).

When is a property transaction “complete” enough that minutes and audio should be made public?  Is it after the sales offer is approved by the government entity

19AO:0001 Iowa Code section 21.5(1)(j), closed session for purposes of discussing sale or purchase of real estate

An advisory opinion concerning whether Iowa Code section 21.5(1)(j) allows a governmental body to hold a closed session to discuss the lease of property.

18AO:0016 Applicability of Iowa Code § 21.5 provisions concerning the review of a school board’s closed session minutes and audio recording, by a superintendent not employed by the district on the date of the closed session.

Can a school district superintendent review the previous records of a closed school board session to expel or suspend a student if the closed meeting occurred..

15AO:0003 Are There Limits on Who May Attend Closed Session?

Are the allowable attendees at a closed session limited or is attendance at the discretion of the members of the government body?            

15AO:0010 Designation of Legal Counsel for Purposes of Closed Session

What is required for a governmental body to designate who its legal counsel is for purposes of closed session?

14FO:0002 The law governing closed meetings when evaluation of the professional competency of public employees or applicants for public employment is discussed.

Request for Advisory Opinion concerning the law governing closed meetings when evaluation of the professional competency of public employees or applicants...