CT SB00389

Adds confidential communications between public agencies and government attorneys as a permitted purpose for executive sessions under the Freedom of Information Act, effective October 1, 2012.

Defines "confidential communications" according to section 52-146r and allows executive sessions to discuss oral or written communications that would be privileged by attorney-client relationship.

Clarifies that executive session attendance is limited to agency members and invited persons whose presence is necessary to present testimony or opinion relevant to matters before the agency.

Requires minutes of executive sessions to disclose all persons in attendance, with exception for job applicants being interviewed by the agency.