Except in cases of emergency as provided below in this subsection, the Association, if affected, shall be given reasonable advance written notice of any ordinance, resolution, rule or regulation directly relating to matters within the scope of representation proposed to be adopted by the County and shall be given the opportunity to meet with the appropriate management representatives prior to adoption. In cases of emergency when the foregoing procedure is not practical or in the best public interest, the County may adopt or put into practice immediately such measures as are required. At the earliest practical date thereafter the Association shall be provided with the notice described in the preceding paragraph and be given an opportunity to meet with the appropriate management representatives.