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Conroe council approves resolution requiring in-person attendance for executive sessions amid split debate
Summary
The City of Conroe passed a resolution requiring councilmembers to attend authorized executive sessions in person after extended debate about attorney-client privilege, remote participation and member disenfranchisement.
The Conroe City Council on Thursday voted to adopt a resolution requiring councilmembers to be physically present for authorized executive sessions, following extended debate about attorney-client privilege, confidentiality and the consequences for members who participate remotely.
Councilwoman Shannon Arthur moved to approve the resolution, which the council's legal staff and outside counsel had recommended. Several councilmembers expressed support based on legal advice and concern that remote participation could increase the risk of inadvertent disclosure of privileged communications. Arthur said she supported the change "based on the unanimous recommendation from legal staff and engaged legal law firms" and described it as…
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