That is the point. I go to Rotary and there are about 3 or 4 elected official, some even sitting at the same table. I go to my daughters graduation and there were elected officials there too, some in the same classroom putting on the gowns and some making small talk in the hallway. I go to vote at the end of the day for the budget and lo and behold guess who is gathered together chatting while waiting to hear the vote ? Yep. elected officials. I go to our parade and town celebration day and guess who is marching while chatting together while they walk ? Yep, elected officials.
If our town had this same law we would have to have a fleet of stenographers on call at all times. Are you sure there isn't something left out of your understanding of the law ?
It was explained to me by two different County Commissioners.