North Dakota Office of Attorney General

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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[...]

09 JulThe 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.

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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

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