Prdmry Posted October 23, 2017 at 05:19 PM Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 at 05:19 PM What is the difference between a closed session and an executive session? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Novosielski Posted October 23, 2017 at 06:02 PM Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 at 06:02 PM Terminology alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Brown Posted October 24, 2017 at 01:00 AM Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 at 01:00 AM 7 hours ago, Prdmry said: What is the difference between a closed session and an executive session? 6 hours ago, Gary Novosielski said: Terminology alone. I don't think it's quite that simple. A closed session can and often does mean simply that only members may attend the meeting , but the proceedings are not secret in the sense that they are in an executive session. I agree that the terms are often used interchangeably, but they really do not mean exactly the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Mervosh Posted October 24, 2017 at 01:16 PM Report Share Posted October 24, 2017 at 01:16 PM (edited) 12 hours ago, Richard Brown said: I don't think it's quite that simple. A closed session can and often does mean simply that only members may attend the meeting , but the proceedings are not secret in the sense that they are in an executive session. I agree that the terms are often used interchangeably, but they really do not mean exactly the same thing. Even the book thinks it's that simple sometimes (pp. 229-230 emphasis added by me) "Member Y, sensing that consideration of this question should be kept within the organization, interrupts Member X's speech on the pending resolution by rising "to a question of privilege relating to the assembly." As directed by the president, he states the question of privilege: MEMBER Y: Mr. President, I believe this is a question we should consider in a closed meeting. With apologies to our guests, I move that the open portion of this meeting be declared ended and that our guests be excused. (Second.) CHAIR: The chair rules that the question is one of privilege to be entertained immediately. It is moved and seconded that [stating the question on the motion to go into executive session]. Edited October 24, 2017 at 01:17 PM by George Mervosh no big reason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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