[colorado tanker]

I think it’s a hard argument to claim the Penn State Trustees aren’t facing an emergency.

[Winged Hussar]

“Emergency” = the kind in which you can legally dial 911, not the kind in which you have a problem with the media.

[NEMDF]

I agree. Decisions they would have had to be considering during that time frame could have potentially HUGE financial costs to the university over coming years as this all plays out.

[Notwithstanding]

emergency = “clear and present danger to life or property”

This means that that a person or tangible property (not cash or potential future donations) is at risk of being damaged or destroyed.

Embarrassment does not qualify.
Scandal does not qualify.

[Lurker]

I think it’s a hard argument to claim the Penn State Trustees aren’t facing an emergency.

It's not hard if you actually read this portion of the relevant PA law:only for “the purpose of dealing with a real or potential emergency involving a clear and present danger to life or property.” [65 Pa.C.S.A §703]