(A) Special meetings may be called by an affirmative vote of at least four members of Council taken at any regular or special meeting thereof or may be called by the Mayor, or any three members of Council.
(B) The Clerk of Council shall notify all news media who have requested such notification in writing.
(C) Public notice of each special meeting of Council shall be made by the Clerk of Council, by at least one of the following:
(1) Posting a notice of the special meeting at a location accessible to the public at the municipal building and at least four other conspicuous places in the Municipality frequented by the public. The notices shall contain the time, place, and all matters to be considered at the special meeting. No other matters may be considered after notice is given. These notices must be posted at least 24 hours before the starting time of the meeting.
(2) Publication in a newspaper determined by Council to be of circulation within the Municipality at least 24 hours before the special meeting.
(3) Failure to notify the public by the aforementioned means shall invalidate actions taken by Council at the special meeting.
(D) In the event of an emergency situation that affects the immediate public health, safety or welfare of the Municipality, the Mayor may call an emergency meeting of Council by waiving the above requirements.
(Amendments approved 11-7-2000)