Previously, the Governor’s proclamations linked public meetings to business meeting requirements contained in the guidance for Miscellaneous Venues, which prohibited all business meetings. There has been a change to the Miscellaneous Venues guidance such that it now reflects the new phasing approach used by the Governor’s Office.  Under this new guidance, business meetings continue to be prohibited in Phase 1 regions but are allowed in Phase 2, consistent with the requirements set forth in the guidance — meetings allowed up to 25% capacity or 200 people, whichever is fewer (excluding staff), with several safety measures that must be met.

While in Phase 2:

1. In-person business meetings are permitted. Professional training and testing that cannot be performed remotely, as well as all court and judicial branch-related proceedings are allowed. Occupancy in each room/area is limited to 25 percent capacity or 200 people, whichever is fewer (excludes staff).
2. Occupancy for an indoor retail event is limited to 25 percent capacity, up to 200 people (this includes exhibitors and excludes staff), whichever is fewer. Outdoor capacity capped at 200 people. For very large venues over 100,000 sq. in size, the capacity is capped at 300 people (this includes exhibitors and excludes staff).

Complete Guidance:

https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/COVID19%20Misc%20Venue%20Guidance.pdf