In the spirit of openness...shall be open to news media, both church
and public. Portions of a particular meeting may be
closed for consideration of certain specific subjects, if such
a closed session is authorized by an affirmative public vote of
at least three-fourths of the voting majority vote of duly
selected members present when the vote is taken in public
session and entered in the minutes. The vote shall be taken in
public session and recorded in the minutes. Documents distributed in open
meetings shall be considered public.
Great restraint should be used in closing meetings; closed sessions should
be used as seldom as possible. Subjects which may be considered in closed
session are limited to considerations of sale or purchase of real
property real estate matters, negotiations when general knowledge
could be harmful to the negotiation process, personnel matters, issues
related to the accreditation or approval of institutions, discussions related
to civil litigation or collective bargaining,...
A report on the results of a closed session is to shall
be made immediately...
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 21594-GJ-821-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference