Adopt new rules governing how city council meetings operate
In Plain English
The city council currently lacks formal written rules for conducting meetings. These new procedures would establish how council members debate, vote, and interact with the public during meetings. If approved, staff will prepare the final version for a December 19 vote.
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Votes
Accept Option B-Motion to Rescind
2 to 3
Adopt the Council Rules of Procedures and Order without the motion to rescind and with the old rules on motion to reconsider
4 to 2
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