N O T I C E

Pursuant to

Rhode Island General Laws, Section 42-46-1, as amended,

and in accordance with Section 42-46-5

Purposes for Which Meeting May be Closed,

“(a) (1) Personnel Issues” …Discussions of

the job performance, character or physical or

 mental health of persons…

AND/OR

“(a) (2) Sessions pertaining to collective bargaining or litigation…

the Newport City Council will meet in Executive Session

in the second-floor conference room, Newport City Hall, 43 Broadway, Newport.

The Council, prior to meeting in Executive Session, will meet in Open Session and, by open call by an affirmative vote of a majority of its members, vote to convene the meeting in a closed session at

 5:30 p.m.

on

Thursday, July 9, 2026

The City Council will discuss in Executive Session

the City Manager’s job performance and continued employment

Posted- 7/7/26-lcs