This chapter shall control procedures used by the Franklin City Council
or any political subdivision of the City of Franklin for the holding of public
hearings, except where such procedures are otherwise established by separate
ordinance or statute.
Notice of all public hearings shall be posted by the
City Clerk or secretary of the appropriate political subdivision no less than
10 days prior to the date of said hearing, exclusive of the date of posting
and date of hearing. Additionally, said hearing shall be publicized in a newspaper
of general circulation within the City of Franklin no less than seven days
prior to said hearing.
The above notice requirements may be dispensed with in
extraordinary circumstances upon a two-thirds vote of the Council or other
body holding said hearing.