Special meetings may be called at any time by the Mayor, or by three members of the City Council, directing the City Clerk/Deputy City Clerk to prepare and to deliver personally, or by mail, written notice of the special meeting to each council member and to each local newspaper of general circulation, radio or television station having filed written request for such notice. Such notice shall be delivered personally or by mail at least 24 hours before the time of such meeting as specified in the notice. The call and notice shall also be posted at least 24 hours prior to the special meeting on the public information board located in front of the council chambers. The call and notice shall specify the time and place of the special meeting and the business to be transacted. No other business shall be considered at such meetings. Such written notice may be dispensed with as to any council member who at or prior to the time the meeting convenes files with the City Clerk/Deputy City Clerk a written waiver of notice. Such waiver may be given by telegram or facsimile. Such written notice may also be dispensed with as to any council member who is actually present at the meeting at the time it convenes. The City Clerk/Deputy City Clerk shall give the notices required by this section upon direction by the Mayor or the members of the council calling the special meeting.
(Ord. 1205, passed 11-6-96)