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Gulfport council adopts 48-hour rule for special called meetings after members complain of short notice
Summary
After several councilmembers criticized short-notice special meetings, Gulfport's council passed an ordinance requiring a minimum 48-hour notice to council members and the mayor for special called meetings except in declared emergencies; the vote included recorded opposition.
The Gulfport City Council adopted an ordinance requiring at least 48 hours' notice to the mayor and each councilmember before scheduling a special called meeting, except when the meeting concerns a declared state of emergency.
Councilmembers said the change was necessary after prior short-notice special meetings…
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