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Conroe council debate limits virtual attendance in executive sessions to protect attorney–client privilege
Summary
Conroe city council members and the city attorney debated a proposal to require in-person attendance for executive sessions, citing attorney–client privilege and concern about leaked confidential discussions.
Conroe city attorneys and council members on April 23 debated a proposed resolution that would require council members to attend authorized executive sessions in person rather than by video or phone connection.
City attorney Gary Garner framed the proposal as a confidentiality safeguard tied to attorney–client privilege. "It is so very important to us as attorneys to make sure our conversations are private and confidential," Garner said. He added that in-person meetings reduce misunderstandings that can arise from technological failures and that leaked privileged discussions could undermine the city's legal position.
Supporters said the move is driven by a cluster of pending sensitive matters —…
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