At 7:00 pm on the first Monday in January following a regular Municipal election, or on the succeeding day if the first Monday is a legal holiday, Council shall meet at the usual place of holding its meetings, and Council shall elect one of its members President, who shall preside at meetings of the Council and perform such duties as presiding officer as may be imposed by Council. In the absence of the President at any meeting, Council shall elect a President Pro Tempore. Thereafter, Council shall meet at such times as may be prescribed by ordinance or resolution, but shall meet at least twice a month, except that Council may designate one month in the summer season for vacation.
The Mayor, President of Council, or any four members thereof, may call special meetings of Council upon written notice provided at least six hours in advance of the special meeting. Written notice may be provided electronically via email or similar electronic means commonly used for Council notifications provided the member acknowledges receipt or delivered personally to the member, or left at the member's place of residence. Any request for a special meeting and the notice calling the same shall state the subjects to be considered, and such meeting shall be limited to a consideration of such subjects.
(Amended November 2, 2021)