HAR §6-200-46. '6-200-46 Executive meetings

The council may hold an executive meeting closed to the public upon an affirmative vote, taken at an open meeting, of two-thirds of the members present; provided the affirmative vote constitutes a majority of the members to which the council is entitled. The reason for holding such a meeting shall be publicly announced and the vote of each member on the question of holding a meeting closed to the public shall be recorded, and entered into the minutes of the meeting. A meeting closed to the public shall be limited to the following matters exempted by section 92-5, Hawaii Revised Statutes: (1) To consider the hire, evaluation, dismissal, or discipline of an officer or employee or of charges brought against the officer or employee, where consideration of matters affecting privacy will be involved; provided that if the individual concerned requests an open meeting, an open meeting shall be held; (2) To deliberate concerning the authority of persons designated by the public defender and/or the council to conduct labor negotiations or to negotiate the acquisition of public property, or during the conduct of such negotiations; (3) To consult with the council's attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the council's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities; (4) To investigate proceedings regarding criminal misconduct relating to the office of the public defender; and (5) To consider sensitive matters related to public safety or security. [Eff ] (Auth: HRS '91-2) (Imp: HRS ''91-2, 92-4, 92-5)