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Helping local governments stay informed MRSC Weekly Insights Helping local governments in Washington State stay informed View this email in your browser <https://mailchi.mp/mrsc/weekly-insights-2024-04-18?e=8b00a740b8> April 18, 2024 <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=a1c51f6890&e=8b00a740b8> From MRSC New This Week <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=d79e0fd6b2&e=8b00a740b8> Special Meetings: Answering Some Frequently Asked Questions <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=7da0a71393&e=8b00a740b8> April 17, 2024 by Jill Dvorkin <https://mrsc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=41e0a144d1e28f374cac44a28&id=584121e2dc&e=8b00a740b8> What makes a special meeting of a governing body different from a regular meeting? Must public comment be allowed during a special meeting? 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