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six (6) days notice to the public and Council Members, provided the Committee Chairperson is consulted about the scheduling or rescheduling of a Committee meeting. The Council Chairperson shall promptly notify all Council Members and the County Clerk by written memorandum as to the scheduling or rescheduling of any such meetings. 5. Executive Sessions. The Council may hold a meeting closed to the public for one or more of the purposes set forth in HRS S 92-5, or where personal matters affecting the privacy of an individual are to be considered and the individual involved requests a closed meeting to consider such matter; however, any resultant official action shall be acted upon in an open meeting in accordance with S 13-20(b), Hawai'i County Charter. 6. Emerqency Meetinqs. If the Council finds that an imminent peril to the public health, safety, or welfare requires a meeting in less time than is provided for in HRS Chapter 92, 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. Availability of Aqenda to Council Members. Except as otherwise provided by law, the agenda and all referrals for a regular meeting of the Council 2