I. Council Action Requested.
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To enter into executive session under 1 M.R.S.A. §405(6)(A), which provides for the “Discussion or consideration of the employment, appointment, assignment, duties, promotion, demotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplining, resignation or dismissal of an individual or group of public officials, appointees or employees of the body or agency,” for the purpose of discussing a personnel matter; and pursuant to Title 1 M.R.S.A. §405(6)(F) to discuss an application for abatement of property taxes pursuant to Title 36 M.R.S.A. §841; and in accordance with 1 MRS §405(6)(C) to discuss “the condition, acquisition or the use of real or personal property permanently attached to real property or interests therein or disposition of publicly held property or economic development only if premature disclosures of the information would prejudice the competitive or bargaining position of the body or agency and to meet with the town attorney for an update on legal matters in accordance with 1 MRS §405(6)(E).
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II. Basis for Council Action.
Council approval of this item is required because;
a. The proposed article contemplates discussion of matters in executive session as permitted by statute, and
b. The Town Council is the legislative body of the Town pursuant to Article II, Section 3(I) of the Charter.
III. Issue Summary.
Pursuant to statute, this order requires a 3/5 majority vote.