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 board will interview with these candidates in executive session, Bolton said.
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Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 26 July 2024
Bowden-Lewis waived her right at the first meeting, which consisted of an hours long reading of charges against her, held in an executive session.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2024
When an ethics probe is necessary, the evidence and clear violation should be deliberated accordingly with the town attorney and Town Council in executive session, avoiding additional legal expenses if possible.
—Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024
Uvalde school district Police Chief Pete Arredondo, who was the incident commander on site, was the lone witness in a separate hearing on the shooting held Tuesday in executive session by the Texas state House of Representatives.
—Lucien Bruggeman, ABC News, 21 June 2022
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Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 26 July 2024
Bowden-Lewis waived her right at the first meeting, which consisted of an hours long reading of charges against her, held in an executive session.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2024
When an ethics probe is necessary, the evidence and clear violation should be deliberated accordingly with the town attorney and Town Council in executive session, avoiding additional legal expenses if possible.
—Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024
Uvalde school district Police Chief Pete Arredondo, who was the incident commander on site, was the lone witness in a separate hearing on the shooting held Tuesday in executive session by the Texas state House of Representatives.
—Lucien Bruggeman, ABC News, 21 June 2022
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“Executive session.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/executive%20session. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.
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