From the Legal Hotline

By Teri Henning, General Counsel; Melissa Melewsky, Media Law Counsel
Pennsylvania Newspaper Association

Q: May the board of trustees at a community college discuss general hiring policies in executive session?

A: No. The personnel exception permits agencies to discuss individual employees or appointees of an agency behind closed doors. It does not apply to discussions regarding general employment practices or policies.

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