Special meetings may be called by the mayor or any three members of the council. The clerk shall prepare a notice of special session stating time, place, and subject matter. The notice shall be served personally upon each member of the council and left at their usual place of residence, at least 12 hours before the time of meeting. Notice of such special meeting shall be properly publicized by news media as specified by law. (Ord. 380 § 1, 2006)