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go into executive session.
• An informational brochure published the attorney general's office in conjunction with several statewide associations representing local governments and the news media states that motions for executive session must refer to the specific state law allowing the executive session, such as for discussion of student conduct or discussion of a pending lawsuit with a board's attorney.
• In other business, the commission elected Aurora County State's Attorney John Steele as its new chairman, replacing Bon Homme County State's Attorney Lisa Rothschadl. Steele served a term as commission chairman in 2006-08. Steele has been a member of the commission since its origination in 2004.
• The commission is made up of five state's attorneys. If the commission finds that a state or local board has violated the open meetings law, it can issue a public reprimand.
• The commission will meet again Dec. 10, 11 a.m.