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i. Chapter 262 of the Local Government Code (Purchasing and Contracting Authority of Counties); and j. Chapter 271 of the Local Government Code (Purchasing and Contracting Authority of Municipalities, Counties, and Certain Other Local Governments). 2. Transparency The Council will abide by state laws relating to open meetings and public information, including Chapters 551 and 552 of the Texas Government Code. i. The Council shall hold at least four regular meetings each year. The Council may hold additional meetings on the request of the Chair or on the written request of three members of the council. All meetings shall be open to the public, and public notice of meetings shall be given as required by state law. ii. The Council may convene in a closed, non-public meeting: a. If the Commission must discuss: 1. Negotiation of contract awards; and 2. Matters specifically exempted from disclosure by federal and state statutes. b. All minutes and documents of a closed meeting shall remain under seal, subject to release only order of a court of competent jurisdiction. 3. Authority The Council does not have rulemaking authority. The terms of each Judgment, Master Settlement Agreement, or any Bankruptcy Settlement for Texas control the authority of the Council and the Council may not stray outside the bounds of the authority and power vested by such settlements. Should the Council require legal assistance in determining their authority, the Council may direct the executive director to seek legal advice from the Attorney General to clarify the issue. The independent administrator will set aside up to one (1) percent of the settlement funds for the administration of the Council for reasonable costs and expenses of operating the foregoing duties, including educational activities. 1. Executive Director The Comptroller will employ the executive director of the Council and other personnel as necessary to administer the duties of the Council and carry out the functions of the Council. The executive director must have at least 10 years of experience in government or public administration and is classified as a Director V/1330 under the State Auditor's State Classification. The Comptroller will pay the salaries of the Council employees from the 3