Executive sessions may be called by the presiding officer, by the request of three members of Council, by the City Manager or by the City Attorney.
(A) Only members of the Council, the City Manager and persons specifically invited by the City Manager or the Council shall be allowed to attend executive sessions.
(B) Representatives of recognized news media may attend executive sessions, other than those sessions during which the Council conducts deliberations with persons designated to carry on labor negotiations, or where the matter involves litigation and the news media is a party to the litigation.