(A) The Mayor, by proclamation, may prohibit assemblies of three or more persons in specified geographic areas of the town after he or she finds that any such assemblies constitute a clear and present danger of prolonging or aggravating an existing emergency which endangers lives, safety and property. The proclamation shall be in writing and state the Mayor’s findings. The Mayor shall take reasonable steps to give notice of the terms of the proclamation to those affected by it and shall post a copy of it in the Town Hall. The Mayor shall retain a text of the proclamation and upon request shall furnish certified copies of it for use as evidence.
(B) The proclamation shall specify the geographic area or areas in which the restrictions apply.
(C) The Mayor may amend the proclamation from time to time, making modifications in the geographical area to which it applies as he or she determines to be necessary to maintain the purposes of the prohibition.
(D) The Mayor shall, by proclamation, remove the prohibition when the emergency no longer requires it or when directed to do so by the Town Council.
(Prior Code, § 9-12)