The phrase "special meeting" is found in §62(2) of the Town Law. The public has the right to attend meetings of public bodies, listen to debate and watch the decisionmaking process.Special meetings of the board shall be held upon notice to the directors. (b) The by-laws may prescribe what shall constitute notice of meeting of the board. Notice of a special meeting shall also state the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called. The meeting notice should specify the date, time and place of the meeting and the purpose of the meeting. The guidance below explains how SLT and CCEC meetings can be conducted in accordance with NYS Open Meetings Law (OML).