Is there a difference between the terms “executive session,” “closed meeting,” and “closed session?
” There is no difference between the terms “executive session,” “closed meeting,” or “closed session.” All of these terms are used interchangeably. The important point to remember is that a governmental body may not hold a closed meeting unless there is specific authorization for such a closed meeting under the Open Meetings Act.(86) May a city council meet in executive session if a local city charter provision requires that all city council meetings be conducted as open meetings? A city council may not hold an executive session if the city charter specifically requires that all meetings or that the type of meeting in question be held as an open meeting.(87) What notice must be posted to consider an item in executive session? The rules for posting executive session items are the same as the general rules for posting issues that will be considered in open session.(88)However, most cities additionally indicate on the posted agenda that the governmental body may be going into executive se
