An executive session is a Council meeting that is closed except to the Council, City Manager, and authorized staff members and/or consultants authorized by the City Council. The public is excluded from attendance. Executive sessions may be held during any Council meeting and will be announced by the Mayor. Before convening an executive session, the Council will make a motion to announce the purpose of the meeting, cite the related statute, and the anticipated time when the session will be concluded. Should the session require more time, a public announcement from the Mayor shall be made that the meeting is being extended. Executive sessions may be held in accordance with the provisions of the Washington State Open Public Meetings Act. (RCW 42.30.110.) (Ord. 2972, 5/25/21)