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No. The authorizations for closed sessions set forth in Wis. Stat. sec. 19.85 merely permit closed sessions in the specified circumstances. None of the authorizations require a closed session. However, the closed session exceptions encompass some subject areas that implicate other legal duties. These non-open meeting law duties can prohibit public disclosure and discussion of certain information (e.g.,confidentiality of health care records).