(a)   The dismissal, promotion or compensation of any public employee, or the disciplining of such employee, or the investigation of any charges against him/her, unless the employee affected (1) has the right to a meeting, and (2) requests that the meeting be open, in which case the request shall be granted.

(b)   The hiring of any person as a public employee

(c)   Matter which, if discussed in public, would likely effect adversely the reputation of any person, other than a member of the body or agency itself, unless such person requests an open meeting.

(d)   Consideration of the acquisition, sale or lease of real or personal property which, if discussed in public, would likely benefit a part or parties whose interests are adverse to those of the general community.

(e)   Consideration or negotiation of pending claims or litigation which has been threatened in writing or filed against the body or agency or any subdivision thereof, or against any member thereof because of his/her membership in such body or agency, until the claim or litigation has been fully adjudicated or otherwise settled.

(i)   Consideration of matters relating to the preparation for and the carrying out of emergency functions, including training to carry out such functions, developed by local or State safety officials that are directly intended to thwart a deliberate act that is intended to result in widespread or severe damage to property or widespread injury or loss of life.