A. Upon the issuance of a proclamation, the same shall become immediately effective upon publication. A certified copy of the proclamation shall be published at least once, within seventy two (72) hours of its issuance, in a newspaper having general circulation within the city. If there is no such newspaper, or if it is not otherwise possible to publish the proclamation within seventy two (72) hours, publication shall be by posting a copy of the proclamation in ten (10) prominent places within the city to include city hall, city police headquarters, city library, Simmons Center, and the Stephens County Courthouse. A certified copy of the proclamation shall also be filed with the city clerk. Violation of such proclamation shall be subject to penalties as set out in section 17-222 of this chapter.
B. Whenever a sudden or unexpected event so reduces the availability of water or water pressure as to create an immediate threat to public health or safety, the notice of the proclamation may be given by any reasonable means, including electronic means. The emergency shall be in full force and effect upon such notice. However, if any means other than that required in subsection A of this section is used, the proclamation shall be republished in accordance with subsection A of this section within twenty four (24) hours of the first notice. (Ord. 1726, 9-9-2014)