Citizens for Open Government, Inc. v. City of Polson

¶1 Citizens for Open Government (Citizens) appeals the Twentieth Judicial District Court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of the City of Poison (City). We address the following issues on appeal:

1. Whether Citizens was denied its right under Montana’s open meeting laws to participate in an executive session held by the City Commission.

2. Whether the District Court abused its discretion by declining to void the City’s decision to present an offer letter to a candidate for city manager.

3. Whether the District Court improperly determined facts in a summary judgment proceeding without an…