The OMA permits a board to go into closed session only for very specific reasons, which are delineated in the statute at Section 2(c). 5 ILCS 120/2(c). The following is listing of the permitted reasons for holding closed meetings as set forth in Section 2(c):

Employment matters:
• The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, specific individuals who serve as independent contractors in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or specific volunteers of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee, a specific individual who serves as an independent contractor in a park, recreational, or educational setting, or a volunteer of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity. However, a meeting to consider an increase in compensation to a specific employee that is subject to the Local Government Wage Increase Transparency Act may not be closed and must be open to the public. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1).

Discussion and Collaboration

• G. Swick to give FYI on recent issues
• Review documents and requests for clarification