Admission of the Public and Media to Meetings and Marking Items as Being Confidential Policy

This is a formal policy document issued by the City of Cape Town outlining when meetings may be closed to the public and media, particularly when sensitive or confidential information is involved. It sets out specific grounds for closing meetings, such as legal privilege, national security, economic interests, ongoing investigations, and the need for candid deliberation. The policy was approved on 24 April 2003.