Title
The Board of Water Commissioners for the City of Detroit, Water and Sewerage Department: 1) Agrees to meet with legal counsel, in closed session, pursuant to Section 8(h) of the Michigan Open Meetings Act to discuss ongoing litigation to the Board of Water Commissioners
Body
Agenda of May 20, 2026
Item No. 2026-121
Closed Session Request
TO: The Honorable
Board of Water Commissioners
City of Detroit, Michigan
FROM: Scott MacGriff
Chief General Counsel
Detroit Water and Sewerage Department
RE: Closed Session
MOTION
Upon recommendation and opinion of Scott MacGriff, Chief General Counsel, the Board of Water Commissioners for the City of Detroit, Water and Sewerage Department vote to approve a meeting with legal counsel in closed session, pursuant to Section 8(h) of the Michigan Open Meetings Act to discuss the content of an attorney client privileged memorandum.
JUSTIFICATION
A meeting in closed session is requested to discuss the above-mentioned matter. Section 8(h) of the Michigan Open Meetings Act allows a public body to meet in closed session: “To consider material exempt from discussion or disclosure by state or federal statute” As a result, General Counsel requests an opportunity to meet with you in closed session regarding the above captioned case.
Respectfully Submitted,
Scott MacGriff
Scott MacGriff, Esq. Chief General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, DWSD