HF 2363 (LSB 5915HV (6) 86)

RELATING TO MEMBER ATTENDANCE AT A CLOSED SESSION OF A GOVERNMENTAL BODY.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  Section 21.5, Code 2016, is amended by adding the following new subsection:
   NEW SUBSECTION.  3A.  A governmental body shall not exclude a member of the governmental body from attending a closed session, unless the member’s attendance at the closed session creates a conflict of interest for the member due to the 

specific reason announced as justification for holding the closed session.

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LINDA UPMEYER

Speaker of the House

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PAM JOCHUM

President of the Senate

   I hereby certify that this bill originated in the House and is known as House File 2363, Eighty-sixth General Assembly.

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CARMINE BOAL

Chief Clerk of the House

Approved _______________, 2016

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TERRY E. BRANSTAD

Governor