09 Jul The City of New Town violated open meetings law by asking city employees attending a city council meeting in their personal capacity to leave the room when employee salaries were discussed.

July 9, 2025

A new Attorney General’s Opinion has been issued:

Opinion #:        2025-L-02

Date Issued:     July 9, 2025   

Issued to:          City of New Town

Request:             Whether the City Council violated N.D.C.C. § 44-04-19 by asking employees to leave the room during an open meeting when employee salaries were discussed..

Conclusion:     The City Council violated open meetings law when it asked employees to leave the room during a meeting when employee salaries were discussed..

You can view this opinion at:  2025-0-10