By Dawn Burleigh

Social distancing and protocols not permitting the gathering of 10 or more people in one area has the City of Orange exercising creativity in how to hold a council meeting.

Orange City Council, in accordance with the order issued by the governor on March 16, will meet via telephone. The meeting is at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24.

The public will be permitted to offer public comments, during public comments period on the agenda. The toll free number is 1-877-568-4106 and the access code is 210-971-541

The meeting will be recorded and available to the public per the Open Meetings Act upon written request.

An agenda for the meeting is available at www.orangetexas.net