Requesting a closed disciplinary hearing

Rule 10b. (1) An individual may request a closed disciplinary hearing. (2) The council shall conduct a roll call vote on the request for a closed disciplinary hearing. A decision to close the disciplinary hearing shall require a majority vote of the council members present. (3) If the council votes to move into a closed disciplinary hearing, the meeting shall be cleared of all individuals who are not directly involved in the hearing. (4) A closed disciplinary hearing shall include only the individual, the individual’s legal counsel, witnesses, council members, the state fire marshal or his or her designee, and the council’s recording secretary. (5) The proceedings of the disciplinary hearing shall be recorded digitally by the bureau.

History: 2021 MR 21, Eff. Nov 3, 2021.