executive session
noun
: a usually closed session (as of a legislative body) that functions as an executive council (as of the U.S. Senate when considering appointments or the ratification of treaties)
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The discussion of the split on Dec. 19 in executive session without posting an item of such special interest to the public on the agenda was a likely violation of the Texas Open Meetings Act, according to lawyers specializing in the legislation.
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Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2025
Despite having to wait 90 minutes while the board met privately in executive session, community members filled the 25 seats with others lining the perimeter of the small meeting room.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
The board met for more than two hours in executive session Jan. 21, spending about 30 to 45 minutes of that with Campbell.
—Lynn Kutter, arkansasonline.com, 1 Feb. 2025
Things are moving fast: There'll be a Senate Commerce executive session on Wednesday at 10am to consider the legislation.
—Mackenzie Weinger, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025
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Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2025
Despite having to wait 90 minutes while the board met privately in executive session, community members filled the 25 seats with others lining the perimeter of the small meeting room.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
The board met for more than two hours in executive session Jan. 21, spending about 30 to 45 minutes of that with Campbell.
—Lynn Kutter, arkansasonline.com, 1 Feb. 2025
Things are moving fast: There'll be a Senate Commerce executive session on Wednesday at 10am to consider the legislation.
—Mackenzie Weinger, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025
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“Executive session.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/executive%20session. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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