Jul. 28, 2026 - Executive Session

The Newport City Council will hold an open session followed by an executive (closed) session on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in Newport City Hall. The executive session, held in the City Solicitor’s Office, will address personnel matters concerning the City Manager’s job performance and continued employment, and may also include collective bargaining or litigation topics under Rhode Island law.

Key topics

Open Session in City Council Chamber
Vote to convene Executive Session
Executive Session in City Solicitor’s Office
Discussion of City Manager’s job performance
Discussion of City Manager’s continued employment
Potential collective bargaining or litigation matters

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N O T I C E

Pursuant to

Rhode Island General Laws, Section 42-46-1, as amended,

and in accordance with Section 42-46-5

Purposes for Which Meeting May be Closed,

“(a) (1) Personnel Issues” …Discussions of

the job performance, character or physical or

mental health of persons…

AND/OR

“(a) (2) Sessions pertaining to collective bargaining or litigation…

the Newport City Council will meet in Executive Session

in the City Solicitor’s Office, second-floor, Newport City Hall, 43 Broadway, Newport.

The Council, prior to meeting in Executive Session, will meet in Open Session in the City Council Chamber, second-floor, Newport City Hall and, by open call by an affirmative vote of a majority of its members, vote to convene the meeting in a closed session at

5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

The City Council will discuss in Executive Session

the City Manager’s job performance and continued employment

(Posted- 7/22/26- lcs)