Clallam County commissioners move into 30-minute executive session to discuss potential litigation

Commissioner Mike French convened a special meeting of the Clallam County Board of Commissioners in March and the board voted to enter a 30-minute executive session to consult with the prosecuting attorney about potential litigation under RCW 42.30.110.

The session’s legal basis was announced by Commissioner Mike French, who said the meeting would be held “per RCW 42.30.110” and proposed a 30-minute length. French introduced those present for the record, naming Commissioner Randy Johnson, civil deputy Jay Reno, Commissioner Mark Ozias (online) and County Administrator Todd Milke. A motion to move into executive session for 30 minutes was made and seconded; a voice vote was taken and those present said, “Aye.”

After the closed session, French resumed the public stream and told attendees the board had discussed potential litigation and that “no action will follow this executive session.” With no further business raised, he thanked participants and adjourned the special meeting, saying the board would reconvene Monday.

The meeting record does not specify the exact date beyond “March,” the identities of the motion’s seconder beyond the vocal second, or any formal vote tally; those details were not recorded in the public portions of the transcript.