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D. Executive Sessions <br />1. The City Council may hold an Executive Session during a Regular Meeting, <br />Special Meeting, or Committee of the Whole to consider certain matters as <br />set forth in RCW 42.30.110. <br />2. Councilmembers must keep confidential all written materials and verbal <br />information provided during Executive Sessions. <br />E. Retreats and Work Sessions <br />1. The full Council may meet periodically in a retreat or work session setting as <br />deemed appropriate by the Council President or a quorum of the Council. <br />2. No final action will be taken at a retreat or work session. <br />3. Retreat and work session meetings are open to the public and subject to the <br />requirements of RCW 42.30. <br />F. Attendance <br />1. Councilmembers are expected to maintain reliable attendance at all types of <br />meetings described above. <br />2. Pursuant to RCW 35A.12.060, a City Council position shall be forfeited if the <br />Councilmember fails to attend three consecutive Regular Meetings without <br />being excused by the Council. <br />3. A Councilmember wishing to be excused from a Regular Meeting will provide <br />advance notice in writing to the Council President and Legislative Analyst, <br />who will in turn notify the other members of the City Council in advance of <br />the meeting. <br />G. Remote Meetings <br />1. In the event of an emergency as declared by the City, State and/or Federal <br />government, the City Council may arrange for electronic participation at a <br />Regular Meeting, Committee of the Whole, Special Meeting, Executive <br />Session, Retreat, standing committee meeting, or work session. <br />2. During a remote meeting, Councilmembers may attend by phone or other <br />electronic means that allow all participants to hear one another. <br />3. Remote meetings are open to the public and arrangements must be <br />conducted such that the public can hear the meeting while it is occurring, <br />subject to the requirements of RCW 42.30. <br />3 4/5/21 <br />11 <br />