Election Day sneaks up on you
UPDATE: On Wednesday, a county official sent me an e-mail with this explanation for the emergency meeting.
Onto the original post. — NC
The Daggett County Commission held what it labeled an "emergency meeting" at 9 a.m. today. Was it because a tornado struck? Flaming Gorge Dam burst? The Wyoming National Guard invaded?
No. The best I can infer, an "emergency meeting" was held because somebody realized there is an election on Tuesday. (What is it with Daggett County and elections?)
Daggett County's Web site today listed two notices. One announced the emergency meeting. The other canceled a meeting scheduled for Tuesday "due to Election Day being held at the Courthouse" in Manila.
State law requires government bodies to post notices and agendas at least 24 hours before meeting. I don't know what time the notice for the emergency meeting was posted. The law says the 24-hour rule can be waived if ...
... because of unforeseen circumstances it is necessary for a public body to hold an emergency meeting to consider matters of an emergency or urgent nature ...
Click here for a PDF of the "emergency meeting" agenda. Here's a synopsis: Say Pledge of Allegiance, Approve Open Invoice Report, hear information item, consider two fiscal resolutions, consider the application for one person to the planning and zoning board.
— NC
Nate; Sorry with the election, I was just now able to look at my email messages. Yes, something unexpected did come up with a deadline of November 5, 2008 to have two resolutions approved and submitted. Thank you.
Onto the original post. — NC
The Daggett County Commission held what it labeled an "emergency meeting" at 9 a.m. today. Was it because a tornado struck? Flaming Gorge Dam burst? The Wyoming National Guard invaded?
No. The best I can infer, an "emergency meeting" was held because somebody realized there is an election on Tuesday. (What is it with Daggett County and elections?)
Daggett County's Web site today listed two notices. One announced the emergency meeting. The other canceled a meeting scheduled for Tuesday "due to Election Day being held at the Courthouse" in Manila.
State law requires government bodies to post notices and agendas at least 24 hours before meeting. I don't know what time the notice for the emergency meeting was posted. The law says the 24-hour rule can be waived if ...
... because of unforeseen circumstances it is necessary for a public body to hold an emergency meeting to consider matters of an emergency or urgent nature ...
Click here for a PDF of the "emergency meeting" agenda. Here's a synopsis: Say Pledge of Allegiance, Approve Open Invoice Report, hear information item, consider two fiscal resolutions, consider the application for one person to the planning and zoning board.
— NC
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