How is a meeting "closed?"

A meeting may only be closed by the majority vote of a quorum of the body. The minutes of the meeting must reflect the names of all members present and the names of those voting to close the meeting. If only a portion of a meeting needs to be closed, the rest of the meeting must be open. When a meeting is closed, the presiding officer must execute an affidavit stating why the meeting was closed and attesting that only matters properly kept confidential were discussed during the closed portion of the meeting. That affidavit must be filed with the minutes of the meeting.

O.C.G.A. § 50-14-4.

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