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LEONARD <br /> STREET <br /> AND <br /> Powers and Duties of HRAs DEINARD <br /> 111 <br /> 2. The s tatute requiring open meetings is Minnesota S tatutes C hapter 1 3D, <br /> which generally provides as follows: <br /> a. General Rule. The general rule is that: <br /> i. all meetings of an BRA or any of its committees must be open to the <br /> public; <br /> ii. notice of meetings must be given (a schedule of regular meetings must <br /> be kept on file and special meetings must be posted (and mailed to <br /> anyone who has asked for notice at least 3 days in advance) or <br /> published in the official newspaper at least 3 days in advance); <br /> iii. a meeting constitutes any gathering of at least a quorum of <br /> commissioners; <br /> iv. votes must be recorded; <br /> v. written materials viewed at the meeting must be made available to the <br /> general public. <br /> b. Exceptions. Meetings may be closed for: <br /> i. the development of strategies for labor negotiations; • <br /> ii. the discussion of data that would identify the victims of reported <br /> abuse; <br /> iii. the discussion of allegations against an individual subject to the <br /> HRA's authority; <br /> iv. job performance evaluations; <br /> v. any information subject to attorney—client privilege. <br /> 3. Required Closing. Meetings must be closed when certain non-public data is <br /> discussed(e.g. charges against an individual) <br /> 4. Penalties. Penalties for violation of the open meeting law include $300 per <br /> occurrence and removal from office for 3 or more violations. <br /> 5. Serial Meetings. Be aware that a series of meetings or phone calls discussing <br /> Board business may constitute a meeting, even if there is never more than a quorum <br /> participating at any one time. <br /> • <br /> 2519777v1 6 <br />