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the Council may hold an emergency meeting or add an emergency item to a posted agenda provided: (a) The Council states in writing the reasons for its findings; (b) Two-thirds of all Council Members agree that the findings are correct and an emergency exists; (c) An emergency agenda and the findings are filed with the Office of the County Clerk; and (d) Persons requesting notification are contacted by mail or telephone as soon as practicable. 7. Sine Die. Sine Die is the last scheduled meeting of an outgoing Council and is not considered a regular meeting. (a)Only resolutions shall be allowed on the agenda. (b) No other legislative proceedings shall be allowed with the exception of addressing emergencies. (c) The meeting shall start at 9:00 A.M., at a location designated by the Council Chairperson. 8. Availabilit~r of Agenda to Council Members. Except as otherwise provided by law, the agenda and pertinent documents for a regular meeting of the Council or a Committee shall be made available to Council Members at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the meeting. 9. Attendance. No Council Member may be absent from a meeting of the Council or a standing committee unless such Council Member has been excused by the Council or Committee Chairperson. If a Council Member is unable to attend a meeting, prior written notice shall be given to the Council or Committee Chairperson. 10. Recesses. Notwithstanding the need to occasionally call for short recesses or lunch breaks, when there may be unusual circumstances for the Chairperson to call for a recess, the Chairperson shall announce the anticipated length of the recess and time of reconvening. 3