Can a public governmental body close a meeting to discuss the purchase of real estate?
Section 610.021(2) provides a meeting may be closed to discuss leasing, purchasing or selling of real estate by a public governmental body where public knowledge of the transaction could adversely affect the amount paid in the transaction. However, any minutes or vote approving a contract relating to such matters must be made public upon execution of the transaction.
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