Board moves into closed session to discuss current litigation under Iowa Code §21.5(1)(c)

Supervisor Jean moved that the board go into closed session for a discussion of current litigation pursuant to Iowa Code §21.5(1)(c); another member seconded the motion and the board conducted a roll call vote, recording ayes for the participating supervisors. The board then paused to arrange logistics for the closed session.

Why it matters: Iowa Code §21.5(1)(c) provides an exception permitting governing bodies to meet in closed session to discuss litigation strategy; using a closed session is a formal procedural step with statutory requirements.

Action and next steps: the motion to enter closed session was moved and seconded and passed on roll call; the board paused to convene the closed session. The committee of the whole transcript ends as the board moved into closed session; no substantive discussion of litigation appears in the public transcript.

Legal citation: staff identified Iowa Code section 21.5 subparagraph 1 subparagraph C as the statutory authority for the closed session.