§ 911 — Deliberative discussions; exception to open meeting law [Repealed effective May 1, 2027]

Vermont § 911

• Jurisdiction: Vermont
• Title 1: Title 1: General Provisions
• Ch. 25: Chapter 025: Truth and Reconciliation Commission [Repealed effective May 1, 2027]

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(a) Notwithstanding any provision of chapter 5, subchapter 2 of this title, the deliberations of a quorum or more of the members of the Commission shall not be subject to the Vermont Open Meeting Law.
(b) The Commission shall regularly post to the Commission’s website a short summary of all deliberative meetings held by the commissioners pursuant to this section.
(c)(1) As used in this section, “deliberations” means weighing, examining, and discussing information gathered by the Commission and the reasons for and against an act or decision.
(2) “Deliberations” expressly excludes:
(A) taking evidence, except as otherwise provided pursuant to section 909 of this chapter;
(B) hearing arguments for or against an act or decision of the Commission;
(C) taking public comment; and
(D) making any decision related to an act or the official duties of the Commission. (Added 2023, No. 107 (Adj. Sess.), § 10, eff. May 13, 2024; repealed on May 1, 2027 by 2021, No. 128 (Adj. Sess.), § 4.)