The following relates to exempt or confidential matters (Para(s) 12 of Part 1, Schedule 12A of the Local Govt Act 1972). Any breach of confidentiality could prejudice the Council/person/body concerned & might amount to a breach of the councillors /employees codes of conduct.

Explanation of Reasons

• By Virtue of Paragraph 12

  Any instructions to counsel and any opinion of counsel (whether or not in connection with any proceedings) and any advice received, information obtained or action to be taken in connection with:
  (a)  any legal proceedings by or against the authority; or
  (b)  the determination of any matter affecting the authority;
  whether, in either case, proceedings have been commenced or are in contemplation