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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Carrillo decided to discuss the allegations in an open session on Nov. 21 as opposed to discussing in executive session.
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Aaron Sullivan, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Dec. 2024
After conducting a review of the candidate in an executive session on Jan. 25, and discharging the Library Director Search Subcommittee on Jan. 9, the KMLC is now in the process of reviewing the resumes of all applicants.
—Alison Cross, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2024
Minutes from board executive sessions are exempt from public disclosure.
—Steven Walker, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
The council met in executive session to discuss appointing a new member to the Planning and Zoning Commission and to name a new associate judge for the Bee Cave Municipal Court.
—Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Aaron Sullivan, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Dec. 2024
After conducting a review of the candidate in an executive session on Jan. 25, and discharging the Library Director Search Subcommittee on Jan. 9, the KMLC is now in the process of reviewing the resumes of all applicants.
—Alison Cross, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2024
Minutes from board executive sessions are exempt from public disclosure.
—Steven Walker, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
The council met in executive session to discuss appointing a new member to the Planning and Zoning Commission and to name a new associate judge for the Bee Cave Municipal Court.
—Rachel Royster, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Executive session.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/executive%20session. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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