The council voted to discuss a personnel matter behind closed doors, a step residents can track but not see the substance of.
May 12, 2026: Entering executive session to discuss personnel matters
The story
The Clarkesville City Council's May 12, 2026 agenda listed a closed-door meeting to discuss the appointment, employment, compensation, hiring, discipline, dismissal or evaluation of a public officer or employee, under Georgia's open meetings law exception for personnel matters.
At the meeting, Council Member Brad Coppedge moved to enter executive session, and the council approved the move 5-0.
What happened
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Meeting to discuss or deliberate upon the appointment, employment, compensation, hiring, disciplinary action or dismissal, or periodic evaluation or rating of a public officer or employee as provided in Georgia Code section 50-14-3(b)(2).
Council Member Brad Coppedge made a motion to enter executive session
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