The declaration of a civil emergency, emergency, or local disaster shall be in effect as determined by the person issuing the declaration for a period of up to seven (7) days. This period may be extended upon submission of a request by the person issuing the declaration and the approval of the town council. In the event a quorum of the town council cannot be assembled to approve a continuance of the declaration, such declaration shall remain in effect until such time as a quorum can be assembled. In the event a quorum of the town council can meet to provide the town manager with advice and consultation during the pendency of a declaration, such meeting shall be held in compliance with the Colorado open meetings law and town council rules and procedures as soon as possible, but in no event later than seven (7) days following the initial declaration. (Ord. 25, Series 2012)