§ 15.103. Notice of Council Public Meetings; posting and timing.

(a)

All council public meetings shall be publicly noticed in a timely manner. The notices required shall include at a minimum (i) the date and time of the meeting noticed, (ii) the date and time the notices are posted, (iii) the location of the meeting, and (iv) the general subject matter of the meeting, and (v) the Council Member calling the meeting and any other Council Members who, at the time of notice, are expected to be in attendance.

(b)

Council Public Meeting notices shall be provided on the Council's internet website, which utilizes modern technology and provides swift public notice to all of Jacksonville. In addition to the internet, posting of notices shall be made at such locations at City Hall where public meetings are generally noticed, and by such other methods as may be appropriate or required by particular circumstances.

(c)

Notice of Council Public Meetings shall be posted for at least 24 hours prior to the meeting, not including weekends and holidays.

(d)

Notwithstanding subsection (c) above, notice of Council Public Meetings may be posted for a period of less than 24 hours, only in the event of an emergency, and when approved in writing by the Council President and with notice to the City's Ethics Director.

(e)

A copy of the notices of all Council Public Meetings shall be provided to and maintained in a retrievable format and filing system developed by the Legislative Services Division.

(f)

The Director/Council Secretary shall develop and implement standardized policy and procedures for City Council sunshine meeting notices and uniform calendaring practices.

(Ord. 2007-733-E, § 1; Ord. 2008-329-E, § 1; Ord. 2013-285-E, § 1)