(A) The public policy of the state and of the town is that the hearings, deliberations and actions of the Council and its committees be conducted openly.
(B) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter and in accordance with applicable law, each official meeting of the Town Council shall be open to the public, and any person may attend.
(C) For the purposes of the provisions of this chapter concerning open meetings, an OFFICIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL is defined as any gathering together at any time or place or the simultaneous communication by conference telephone or other electronic means of a majority of Council members for the purpose of conducting hearings, participating in deliberations or voting upon or otherwise transacting public business within the jurisdiction, real or apparent, of the Council.
(Ord. 04-04, passed 4-7-2004)