What happens when there is an emergency? Can a public hearing be held and done so without advertising?
Emergency meetings, which do not fall under the exceptions for an executive session, may be held without advertising if it is for the purpose of dealing with a real or potential emergency involving a clear and present danger to life or property. In that a minimum of twenty-four hours notice is required for an executive session, a true emergency meeting should be convened in less than twenty-four hours or be advertised.
