IN ACCORDANCE TO STATUTORY AUTHORITY TO CLOSED SESSION, GENERAL PROVISIONS ARTICLE §3-305 (b) 

 " (1) To discuss the appointment, employment, assignment, promotion, discipline, demotion, compensation, removal, resignation, or performance evaluation of appointees, employees, or officials over whom this public body has jurisdiction; any other personnel matter that affects one or more specific individuals, and (7) To consult with counsel to obtain legal advice."

THE MEETINGS ARE BEING RECORDED, PLEASE TURN OFF ALL CELLULAR DEVICES AND PAGERS DURING THE MEETING. PLEASE REMAIN QUIET, UNLESS ADDRESSING THE COUNCIL.