Under what conditions can the Energy Commission discuss items of business that did not appear upon the posted agenda?
The Energy Commission may take action on items of business not appearing in the posted agenda only under either of the following two conditions: • Upon a determination by a two-thirds vote by the Commissioners, or, if less than two-thirds of the Commissioners are present, a unanimous vote of those present, that there exists a need to take immediate action and that the need for action came to the attention of the Energy Commission after the agenda was posted, or: • Upon a determination by a majority vote of the Commissioners that an emergency situation exists. • In such event the Energy Commission must call all newspapers, radio, and television stations that have requested notice and notify them of the emergency meeting at least an hour in advance. The Commission must also post the notice on the Internet as soon as practicable after the decision to call the emergency meeting has been made. • An emergency situation is a: • Work stoppage or other activity that severely impairs public heal
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