sentences:  All sessions, including those of its Presidium and committees, had to be transparent and open to the general public, except those restricted by other laws and regulations.The Council could, however, choose to conduct its business confidentially if and only if a majority of the members of the total composition of the body voted to do so.At the first plenary session of the Council, the Chief Electoral Officer of Crimea ordered members of parliament to form factions and coalitions.