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<dd>To those interested, it would appear that items e and f of the state
statute for executive sessions would be applicable.<br><br>
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<dd><font face="Courier New, Courier" size=2>(e) To consider
preliminary negotiations involving matters of <br><br>
<dd>trade or commerce in which the governing body is in competition with
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<dd>governing bodies in other states or nations;<br><br>
<dd>(f) To communicate with legal counsel for the public agency to
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<dd>discuss the legal ramifications of and legal options for pending
<br><br>
<dd>litigation, or controversies not yet being litigated but imminently
likely to be<br><br>
<dd>litigated. The mere presence of legal counsel at an executive
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<dd>session does not satisfy this requirement;<br><br>
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