State judges to hold closed meeting on budget cuts

As The AJC reports, a council of judges will meet today to discuss Gov. Sonny Perdue's budget cuts, in what amounts to a constitutional conversation over whether he can force them.

The meeting will be largely closed to the public, per Jane Hansen, spokeswoman for the Georgia Supreme Court:

Chief Justice Sears, who chairs the Council, has determined that tomorrow's meeting will be closed. The reason is that possible litigation could be discussed. Following the meeting, however, the Chief Justice will make a statement.

If I may tell lawyers and judges how it goes, I do believe they are supposed to meet initially in open session, vote to close the session, discuss items they are allowed to discuss under the Georgia Open Records Act, then re-open the session for any votes.

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