Title
Closed Session Request - Trial and Settlement Strategy
Body
Agenda of: May 25, 2022
Item No.: 2022-195
Amount: N/A
TO: The Honorable
Board of Directors
Great Lakes Water Authority
FROM: Randal M. Brown
General Counsel
DATE: May 20, 2022
RE: Closed Session Request -Trial and Settlement Strategy
MOTION
Upon recommendation and opinion of Randal M. Brown, General Counsel, the Board of Directors for the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA):
1) Agrees to meet with legal counsel, in closed session, pursuant to Section 8(e) of the Michigan Open Meetings Act to discuss pending litigation in the matter of GLWA v Highland Park; and
2) Notes that an affirmative roll call vote of 2/3 of the Board Members appointed and serving is required for approval of this Motion; and
3) Authorizes the Interim Chief Executive Officer to take such other action as may be necessary to accomplish the intent of this vote.
JUSTIFICATION
A meeting in closed session is requested to discuss the above referenced matter. Section 8(e) of the Michigan Open Meetings Act, MCL 15.268(e) allows a public body to meet in closed session: “To consult with its attorney regarding trial or settlement strategy in connection with specific pending litigation, but only if an open meeting would have a detrimental financial effect on the litigating or settlement position of the public body.”
BUDGET IMPACT
This request for a Closed Session meeting does not impact the GLWA’s budget.
COMMITTEE REVIEW
This matter is being presented directly to the Board of Directors.
SHARED SERVICES IMPACT
This request for a Closed Session meeting does not impact the Shared Services Agreement.