OMA section 2(c)

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General closed-session exceptions

5 ILCS 120/2(c). General closed-session exceptions (cites Sec. 2(c) as a whole without naming a specific numbered exception)

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1 issue across 1 determination letter:1 no violation.

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TOPIC: 5 ILCS 120/2(c) - General closed-session exceptions
SOURCE: Illinois Attorney General Public Access Bureau decisions compiled at https://illinoisfoia.org/issues/oma-2-c/
NOTE: Determination letters are not binding precedent; they show how the Bureau applies the law. Verify every decision against the source PDF before citing it.

NO VIOLATION (1):
- Closed session discussion of construction bid
  Rule: The Board did not discuss the construction bid in closed session, so no violation of the Open Meetings Act occurred on this issue.
  Decision: Closed-session discussion of pay raises and construction bids (non-binding determination letter, August 6, 2025) https://illinoisfoia.org/opinions/letter-86632/



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No violation (1)

Closed session discussion of construction bid
Rule: The Board did not discuss the construction bid in closed session, so no violation of the Open Meetings Act occurred on this issue.
No violation Closed-session discussion of pay raises and construction bids · August 6, 2025