The bill amends existing law regarding the ability of governing bodies of agencies to hold executive sessions. Specifically, it repeals the option for these bodies to conduct executive sessions for the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, right to practice, or dismissal of public officers, professional persons, or employees. The bill clarifies that such considerations will no longer be permissible in executive sessions unless the individual involved requests a public hearing. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2024, and will apply to any future considerations of appointments for public officers, professional persons, or employees by the governing bodies of agencies. This shift aims to increase transparency in the appointment process by ensuring that such discussions are held in public unless specifically requested otherwise by the individual concerned.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 16-4-405