Policy Session
/ˈpɒlɪsi ˈsɛʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal meeting or session during which an organization, legislature, or government discusses and formulates policies.
The board held a policy session to establish new guidelines for data privacy.
- (n.) In legislative terms, a session devoted primarily to consideration and creation of public policies rather than routine legislative business.
The policy session focused on education reform bills before the house.
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- policy session
- policy sessions
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Commentary
Typically used to describe meetings specifically aimed at developing or debating policies, distinct from general legislative sessions or executive sessions.
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