RCW 42.30.050
Interruptions—Procedure.
In the event that any meeting is interrupted by a group or groups of persons so as to render the orderly conduct of such meeting unfeasible and order cannot be restored by the removal of individuals who are interrupting the meeting, the members of the governing body conducting the meeting may order the meeting room cleared and continue in session or may adjourn the meeting and reconvene at another location selected by majority vote of the members. In such a session, final disposition may be taken only on matters appearing on the agenda. Representatives of the press or other news media, except those participating in the disturbance, shall be allowed to attend any session held pursuant to this section. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the governing body from establishing a procedure for readmitting an individual or individuals not responsible for disturbing the orderly conduct of the meeting. Nothing in this section prohibits the governing body from stopping people from speaking to the governing body when not recognized by the governing body to speak.
[ 2022 c 115 § 7; 1971 ex.s. c 250 § 5.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2022 c 115 §§ 5-11: See note following RCW 42.30.230.
Findings—Intent—2022 c 115: See note following RCW 42.30.230.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 42 - Public Officers and Agencies
Chapter 42.30 - Open Public Meetings Act.
42.30.010 - Legislative declaration.
42.30.030 - Meetings declared open and public.
42.30.040 - Conditions to attendance not to be required.
42.30.050 - Interruptions—Procedure.
42.30.070 - Times and places for meetings—Emergencies—Exception.
42.30.077 - Agendas of regular meetings—Online availability.
42.30.110 - Executive sessions.
42.30.120 - Violations—Personal liability—Civil penalty—Attorneys' fees and costs.
42.30.130 - Violations—Mandamus or injunction.
42.30.140 - Chapter controlling—Application.
42.30.210 - Assistance by attorney general.
42.30.220 - Recording or online streaming by agency encouraged.
42.30.230 - Declared emergencies—Remote meeting—Limits on physical attendance.