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Executive Session Item 7. A.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	10/06/2020
Submitted For:	Jefferson Dalton	Submitted By:	Marian Sheppard, Clerk of the Board
Department:	County Attorney

Information

Request/Subject

There is multi-district opioid litigation. This matter is concerning negotiations toward potential settlement thereof. The Gila County Attorney requests that the Gila County Board of Supervisors hold an executive session regarding the matter. An executive session is sought for the purpose of seeking legal advice pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.03(A)(3) and (4).

Background Information

The people of the State of Arizona, and other states have been harmed by the opioid epidemic caused by entities within the pharmaceutical-supply chain. The state and certain local governments are separately engaged in litigation seeking to hold them accountable for their damage they caused. Settlement negotiations are underway.

On August 17, 2020, Jefferson Dalton, Deputy Gila County Attorney and Civil Bureau Chief, met with the Board of Supervisors in executive session to discuss settlement negotiations in multi-district opioid litigation. The Gila County Attorney's Office has been apprised of some new information pertaining to settlement negotiations in multi-district opioid litigation which needs to be presented to the Board of Supervisors.

Evaluation

The Board of Supervisors needs to be presented with the most recent information pertaining to the settlement of opioid litigation-related claims held by Gila County and provide direction to its attorney, so an executive session is appropriate.

Conclusion

It is appropriate that the Gila County Board of Supervisors hold an executive session under A.R.S. Section 38-431.03(A)(3) and (4) to discuss the most recent settlement negotiations in multi-district opioid litigation.

Recommendation

The Gila County Attorney's Office recommends that the Gila County Board of Supervisors vote to go into executive session, under A.R.S. Section 38-431.03(A)(3) and (4), to discuss and consult with its attorneys regarding settlement negotiations in multi-district opioid litigation.

Suggested Motion

Information/Discussion/Action: Vote to go into executive session pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.03(A)(3) and (4) to discuss settlement negotiations in multi-district opioid litigation. (Jefferson Dalton)

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