HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2023-12 - Updating Boards and CommissionsORDINANCE NO. A623 -1 2
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN,
TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTERS 2.36, 2.48 AND 2.64 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES; REPEALING CHAPTERS 2.52, 2.68, 2.88, 2.92, 2.96, 2.100, 2.108,
2.110, AND 2.113 RELATING TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS OF THE CITY;
REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS;
INCLUDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Charter grants the City Council the authority to establish commissions,
committees, and boards to assist it in carrying out its duties in accordance with State law; and
WHEREAS, the City Council directed staff to review the current City commissions, committees
and boards to determine if changes should be made to increase efficiency and meet the needs of the City
of Georgetown; and
WHEREAS, City staff presented reports and received directions from City Council during
Council Workshop sessions on October 26, 2021 and April 12 and 26, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it to be in the best interest of the public to update the rules
and regulations applicable to all City commissions, committees and boards, to remove certain boards that
are either absolute or whose purpose can better be served through another board or subcommittee of
Council, as set out herein.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS:
Section 1. The meeting at which this ordinance was approved was conducted in compliance with
the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.
Section 2. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this ordinance are hereby found
and declared to be true and correct and are incorporated by reference herein and expressly made a part
hereof, as if copied verbatim.
Section 3. Chapter 2.36 of the Code of Ordinances is hereby amended and shall provide as shown
in Exhibit A.
Section 4. Chapters 2.52, 2.68, 2.88, 2.92, 2.96, 2.100, 2.108, 2.110, and 2.113 are hereby deleted
and repleaded in their entirety.
Ordinance Number: 2023- 1 Z Page 1 of 2
Subject: Updating Boards and Commission
Date Approved: It or _ _ ^ , ZLa, M3
Section 5. Section 2.48.050 is hereby amended to provide as follows:
Sec. 2.48.050. Rules.
The Commission has the power to make rules, and regulations for its own government to the extent
provided for in Chapters 211 and 212 of the Local Government Code. These rules and regulations
shall conform as nearly as possible with those governing the City Council and shall be subject to
approval by the City Council.
Section 6. Section 2.64.015 is hereby amended to provide as follows:
Sec. 2.64.015. Additional Duties
In addition to the Board's duties pursuant to Section 2.64.010 and Chapter 54 of the Texas Local
Government Code, the Board shall make recommendations to the City Council regarding
accessibility and other issues of concern to persons with disabilities. The Board will review the
City's American's with Disabilities Act Transition Plan (the "ADA Transition Plan") on an
annual basis and participate in the related processes to implement and/or amend the ADA
Transition Plan as necessary.
Section 7. All ordinances or resolutions that conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are
hereby repealed, and all other ordinances or resolutions of the City not in conflict with the provisions of
this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 8. If any provision of this ordinance, or application thereof, to any person or circumstance,
shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions, or application thereof, of this
ordinance, which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the
provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable.
Section 9. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this ordinance and the City Secretary to attest.
This Ordinance shall become effective and be in full force and effect on March 15, 2023 in accordance
with the provisions of the City Charter of the City of Georgetown.
PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on the I " tl.\— of Fes, 2023.
PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the 2 of 2023.
ATTEST: I "ETY OF GEORG. TOW .
Robyn De more, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
a4A_ t:� �,
Skye YviassAn, City Attorney
Josh Schroeder, Mayor
Ordinance Number: 2023- i2 Page 2 of 2
Subject: Updating Boards and Commission
Date Approved: r_ J -ZO i ZZ
EXHIBIT A
CHAPTER 2.36 CITY COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND BOARDS
Section 2.36.010 Purpose
Committees, commissions, and boards ("Boards") play a unique and important advisory role
assisting the Council in making the decisions which shape City policy. Unless otherwise specified
by federal law, state law, the City Charter, or other provisions of this Code of Ordinances, Boards
are responsible to and shall act as an advisory body to the Council and shall perform such duties
and exercise such additional powers as may be described by ordinances and the Local Government
Code not inconsistent with the provisions of the City Charter.
Section 2.36.020 Duties of Members.
A. Commission, committee, and board members ("Members") will represent unconflicted
loyalty to the interests of the residents of Georgetown. This accountability supersedes any
conflicting loyalty such as that to advocacy or interest groups and membership on other
boards or staffs. This accountability supersedes the personal interest of any Member acting
as an individual.
B. Each Member is responsible to attend meetings prepared to discuss the issues on the
agenda.
C. Attendance by Members is integral to success of each Board. It is Council policy to require
a minimum of 75 percent attendance of each Member at each regularly scheduled meeting
including subcommittee meetings. A Member shall be allowed two excused absences for
the Member's personal medical care, required medical care of a Member's immediate
family member (as defined by City Ordinance), or Member's military service that shall not
count against the 75 percent attendance requirement. Written notice shall be sent to a
Member and the Member's City Council representative when it appears the Member may
violate the attendance policy by being absent from more than 25 percent of regularly
scheduled meetings, including subcommittee meetings. Excessive absenteeism may result
in the Member being replaced by the Council. If a Member is removed from a Board, that
position shall be considered vacant and a new Member shall be appointed to the Board in
accordance with Section 2.36.040.
D. Boards and their Members shall comply with applicable City ordinances, rules, and
policies.
E. Members are encouraged to be active in discussions and activities of the board, seeking to
be innovative, creative, and freely sharing the skills and knowledge which prompted their
appointment.
F. Boards and their Members have no authority to expend funds or make obligations on behalf
of the City unless authorized and approved by City Council or State law.
G. Members shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for expenses
reasonably incurred by them in the performance of their duties as Members when
authorized by their respective board and the City Council.
Sec. 2.36.020. Eligibility, appointment, and terms
A. Members shall be appointed pursuant to the City Charter. Members shall continue to serve
until reappointment for that position takes place.
B. The Mayor shall recommend a member to serve as chairman of each board, committee,
or commission, and the City Council shall approve the recommendation by a vote of the
majority of the Council, during the annual appointment process. Should the Mayor fail to
recommend a chairman for each board, committee, or commission, and/or the Council
fails to approve any chairman recommended by the Mayor, a majority of the Council plus
one may approve appointment of a chairman to serve as chairman without a
recommendation of the Mayor. The board shall select a vice-chairman by majority vote
of the Members at the first meeting after the annual appointment process. Officers serve
for a term of one year.
C. Except as otherwise required by law, if any provisions of the Code of Ordinances, require
the appointment of individuals with certain qualifications, and no such qualified
individual is available to serve at the time that the appointments are made, then such other
individual, otherwise qualified to serve, may be appointed.
D. Unless otherwise approved by the City Council, the term of office for boards shall be two
years in length with normal, yearly appointments. Unless otherwise approved by the City
Council, no member shall serve more than two consecutive terms on the same board. If
reappointment beyond the original two consecutive terms is approved by City Council or
if a vacancy occurs, appointments shall be made to preserve staggered membership terms
on the board and ensure a balance between new and continuing members.
E. Annual new member orientation shall occur within two weeks after the annual
appointments are made to each board.
F. Unless otherwise required by law, a Member may be removed from their office or position
for any reason or for no reason by a majority vote of the City Council.
G. City employees are not eligible to serve as Members, unless otherwise required by law.
Section 2.36.030 Filling vacated term.
A. Vacancies that arise during the year shall be filled as soon as reasonably possible in
accordance with the City Charter and Section 2.36.020 for original appointments.
B. An appointment to fill a vacated term is not included as a term for purposes of counting
consecutive terms.
Section 2.36.040 Meetings.
Unless otherwise required by law, Boards shall meet as needed to fulfill their purpose and
duties. Public notice of Board meetings shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of
the Texas Open Meetings Act. All Board meetings and deliberations shall be open to the public,
except for properly noticed closed session matters, and shall be conducted in accordance with the
provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
Section 2.36.050 Agenda.
Items may be placed on the agenda by the Chair, the City Manager or designee, or at the request
of a Member. A Member request to add an agenda item must be submitted with support from
another Member. The party (or individual) requesting the agenda item will be responsible for
preparing an agenda item cover sheet and for the initial presentation at the meeting. Items included
on the agenda must be submitted to the Staff Liaison no later than one week before the Board
meeting at which the agenda item will be considered. Agenda packets for regular meetings will
be provided to the Members in advance of the scheduled Board meeting. Agenda packets will
contain the posted agenda, agenda item cover sheets, and written minutes of the last meeting.
Section 2.36.060 Quorum.
A quorum shall consist of a majority of the Members. A quorum is required for the Board to
convene a meeting and to conduct business at a meeting. Alternate Members, if applicable, shall
serve as Members when needed to achieve a quorum.
Section 2.36.070 Call to Order.
Board meetings will be called to order by the Chair or, if absent, by the Vice -Chair. In the absence
of both the Chair and Vice -Chair, the meeting shall be called to order by the Secretary, and a
temporary Chair shall be elected to preside over the meeting.
Section 2.36.080 Code of Conduct
A. During Board meetings, Members shall preserve order and decorum and shall, neither by
conversation or otherwise, delay or interrupt the proceedings nor refuse to obey the orders
of the presiding officer or the rules applicable to the Board.
B. Members shall treat each other with dignity, respect and civility.
C. If a member is speaking out of turn or otherwise transgressing the rules of the Board, the
presiding officer shall, or any Member may, call him/her to order, in which case he/she
shall immediately refrain from such transgression, unless permitted to explain. The Board
shall, if appealed to, decide the case without debate. If the decision is in favor of the
member called to order, he/she may proceed, but not otherwise.
Section 2.36.090. Voting.
Each Member shall vote on all agenda items, except on matters involving a conflict of interest,
substantial financial interest, or substantial economic interest under state law, the City's Ethics
Ordinance, or other applicable Laws, Rules and Policies. In such instances the Member shall make
the required disclosures, leave the dais, and refrain from participating in both the discussion and
vote on the matter. Unless otherwise provided by law, if a quorum is present, an agenda item must
be approved by a majority of the Board Members present at the meeting.
Section 2.36.100 Parliamentary procedure.
A. Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised, is adopted and shall prevail if there are procedural
questions not addressed by provisions of the City Charter and/or the rules of procedure
contained in this Chapter. In the event of conflict between the Charter or Code of Ordinances
and Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised, the Charter and/or Code of Ordinances shall
prevail.
B. Motion to Approve. To approve, or ratify, an agenda item, a Member shall make a motion to
approve. Any Member, except the original mover, may second the motion. The Chair shall
identify the question before the Board and call for the vote.
C. Motion to Adjourn. To close a meeting, a Member shall make a motion to adjourn. Any
Member, except the original mover, may second the motion. The Chair shall identify the
question before the Board and call for the vote. Interruptions of the speaker, debate, and
amendments are not allowed. A majority vote is required.
D. Motion to Recess. To take a break, a Member shall make a motion to recess. Any Member,
except the original mover, may second the motion. The Chair shall identify the question
before the Board and call for the vote. Interruptions of the speaker and debate are not allowed.
Amendments may be made if necessary. A majority vote is required.
E. Motion to Table. To postpone the question under discussion, a Member shall make a motion
to table. Any Member, except the original mover, may second the motion. The Chair shall
identify the question before the Board and call for the vote. Interruptions of the speaker,
debate, and amendments are not allowed. A majority vote is required.
F. Motion to Amend. To alter the wording of a motion, a Member shall make a motion to amend.
Any Member, except the original mover, may second the motion. The Chair shall identify the
question before the Board and call for the vote. Interruptions of the speaker are not allowed.
Debate and amendments are allowed. A majority vote is required.
G. Motion for Previous Question. To end debate and amendments after each Member has had an
opportunity to speak, a Member shall make a motion for previous question. Any Member,
except the original mover, may second the motion. The Chair shall identify the question
before the Board and call for the vote. Interruptions of the speaker, debate, and amendments
are not allowed. A two-thirds vote is required.
H. Motion to Withdraw. To retract a Member's previous motion, the Member shall make a
motion to withdraw. A second is not required. Interruptions of the speaker, debate, and
amendments are not allowed. No vote is necessary.
I. Take from the Table. To call up a question previously tabled, a Member shall make a motion
to take from the table. Any Member, except the original mover, may second the motion. The
Chair shall identify the question before the Board and call for the vote. Interruptions of the
speaker, debate, and amendments are not allowed. A majority vote is required.
Section 2.36.110 Motion to rescind or amend something previously adopted.
When a question has once been determined by the Board, the same question shall not again be
considered until either 90 days thereafter or by a motion to rescind or amend something previously
adopted made by a Member who voted with the prevailing side of such question.
Section 2.36.120 Minutes.
A recording or written minutes shall be made of all open sessions of Board meetings. The Staff
Liaison is the custodian of all Board records and documents.
Section 2.36.130 Conflict of Law.
If any provision of this Chapter conflicts with state law then it shall be and is amended to comply
with and conform to state law.
CHAPTER Z 36 CITY COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND BOARDS
Section 2.36.010 I'uryose
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fees. �QI111171 s, and boards ("Boards") play a unique and i,ranartant14
advisory iolei_assisting Chc_ Council to � ut :% _ ..;s.:r:�ie fiAvin making the
decisims which s1�p�C _11S�Y� Unless otherwise specified by federal law, state law, the City_
Charter, or other provisions of this Code of Ordinances, and hearEls
("Bow=;Boards are responsible to and shall act as an advisory body to the Council and shall
perform such duties and exercise such additional bowers as may be described by ordinances and
the Local Government Code not inconsistent with the provisions of the City Charter.
Section 2.36.020 See.2:36.010 Duties of of mMembers.
A. A. Commission, committee, and board members (hereinatef re€ca=red—to
"Members") will represent unconflicted loyalty to the interests of the residents of
Georgetown. This accountability supersedes any conflicting loyalty such as that to
advocacy or interest groups and membership on other boards or staffs. This accountability
supersedes the personal interest of any BeaFd Member acting as an individual.
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B_G.Each Member is responsible to attend meetings prepared to discuss the issues on
the agenda.
C_D,—Attendance by Members is integral to success of the eoffimission, c-ounmiRee n
bleach Board. It is Council policy to require a_ -minimum of 75 percent attendance of
each Member at each regularly scheduled meeting including subcommittee meetings. A
Member shall be allowed two excused absences for the Member's personal medical care,
required medical care of a Member's immediate family member (as defined by City
Ordinance), or Member's military service that shall not count against the 75 percent
attendance requirement. Written notice shall be sent to a Member and the Member's City
Council representative when it appears the Member may violate the attendance policy by
being absent from more than 25 percent of regularly scheduled meetings, including
subcommittee meetings. Excessive absenteeism may result in the Member being replaced
by the Council. If a Member is removed from a eammittee. ea•"mission bear- lBoard,
that position shall be considered vacant and a new Member shall be appointed to the Board
in accordance with Section 2.36.040.
D_S. Gefillilittees,eemmiss-ions, and beei'*,Boards and their Members shall comply
with applicable City ordinances, rules, and policies.
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B_G.Each Member is responsible to attend meetings prepared to discuss the issues on
the agenda.
C_D,—Attendance by Members is integral to success of the eoffimission, c-ounmiRee n
bleach Board. It is Council policy to require a_ -minimum of 75 percent attendance of
each Member at each regularly scheduled meeting including subcommittee meetings. A
Member shall be allowed two excused absences for the Member's personal medical care,
required medical care of a Member's immediate family member (as defined by City
Ordinance), or Member's military service that shall not count against the 75 percent
attendance requirement. Written notice shall be sent to a Member and the Member's City
Council representative when it appears the Member may violate the attendance policy by
being absent from more than 25 percent of regularly scheduled meetings, including
subcommittee meetings. Excessive absenteeism may result in the Member being replaced
by the Council. If a Member is removed from a eammittee. ea•"mission bear- lBoard,
that position shall be considered vacant and a new Member shall be appointed to the Board
in accordance with Section 2.36.040.
D_S. Gefillilittees,eemmiss-ions, and beei'*,Boards and their Members shall comply
with applicable City ordinances, rules, and policies.
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^authority to expend funds or make obligations on behalf of the City unless authorized and
approved by City Council or State law,.
G. L. Members shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for expenses
reasonably incurred by them in the performance of their duties as Members when
authorized by their respective eeiiiinittee, ^ board and the City Council.
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Sec. 2.36.020. Eligibility.
it is the past prnetiee and the present intent of the City Couneil that Seetion 9.0
of the City Chas -ter (relming to Nepotism) shall not apply to ■rr�--vr
per -sons to City ek, eommittees that are advisor-5, only and
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board,person AM! serwe ns a Member of more than one eam ssion of
eemmWee if other- qualified applieants fire available to serve, unless the oMinnnee
of —bylaws of one " s s
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person who serves on a board, .....,intittee or eommissien is appointed to finotheF
hanrd eomrnkiee or eesnfl"Won before the end of his or- her existing ,
aeceptanee of the new appointment shall operate as an auteniafie resiipatio
fir-ont the paskion previously held. Notwithstandift the foregoing, the provisions
of thas Subseetion shall not apply te per -sons appointed by the City Coune'! to ad
hoe or non per-miment advisory eoinia"Itees amid such ad hoe comonattees may he
nomp -'see : whole or in part of persons u he s s•e on the City'
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board,C. City employees are not eligible to serve us 9H�-H?ti'ti�
Alember-s, unless otherwise r-equis-ed by law.
See. 2.36•030. Eligibility, appointment, and term oon,
A- A. Members shall be appointed pursuant to the City Charter. Members shall continue
to serve until reappointment for that position takes place.
B. The Mavor shall recommend a member to serve as chainnan of each board, committee
or commission, and the City Council shall approve the recommendation by a vote of the
majority ofthe Council, during the annual appointment process. Should the Mayor fail to
recommend a chairman for each board, committee, or commission, and/or the Council
fails to approve any chairman recommended by the Mayor, a majority of the Council plus
one may approve appointment of a chairman to serve as chairman without a
recommendation of the Mayor. The board shall select a vice-chairman by majority vote
of the Members at the first meetine after the annual an❑ointment urocess. Officers serve
for a term of onc: year.
C. Except as otherwise re uired by law, if any provisions of the Code of Ordinances require
the appointment of individuals with certain qualifications, and iio such Qualified
individual is available to serve at the time that the appointments are made, then such other
individual, otherwise qualified to serve, may be appointed.
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D. Unless otherwise approved by the City Council, the term of office for all ttees
board, • nd eemi is . of the Goy shall be two years in length with normal, yearly
appointments. Unless otherwise approved by the City Council, no member shall serve
more than two consecutive terms on the same board, or eemml If
reappointment beyond the original two consecutive terms is approved by City Council or
if a vacancy occurs, appointments shall be made to preserve staggered membership terms
on the board and ensure a balance between new and continuing members.
E. Annual new member orientation shall occur within two weeks after the annual
appointments are made to each board.
F. Unless otherwise regtiired by law, a Member may be removed from their office or position
for any reason or for no reason by a majority vote of the City Council.
G. City employees are not eligible to serve as Members, unless otherwise required by law.
See. '� 3�0.Filling vacated term.
A. A. Vacancies that arise during the year shall be filled as soon as reasonably possible
in accordance with the City Charter and Section 2.36.034-020 for original appointments.
A.
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B. An appointment to fill a vacated term is not included as a term for purposes of
counting consecutive terms.
B.
Section 2.36.040 Meetings.
Unless otherwise required by law, eemin kte grit and bOaffd Boards shall meet as
needed -to fi[lfill their ptu-pose and duties. Public notice of Board meetings shall be provided in
accordance with the provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act. All Board meetings and
deliberations shall be open to the public, excerpt forpi•opedy noticed closedsessionmatters, and
shall be conducted in accordance with the-provisioiis of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
Section 2.36.050 Agenda.
Items ]nry be placed on the agenda by the Chair, the City Manager or designee, or a(_ the regttest
oi' a Member. A Member request to add an agenda item most be submitted with support from
at)other Member. The party (or individual re uestin s the agenda item will be responsible for
preparing an agenda item covt r sheet and for the initial presentation-�tt themcctin = Rents included
on the agenda mast be submitted to the Staff Liaison no later than one week before the Board
meeting at which the agenda item will be considered. Agenda _packets for regular meetings will
be provided to the Members in advance of the scheduled Board meeting. Agenda packets will
contain the posted agenda, agenda item cover sheets, anti written minutes of the last meeting.
Section 2.36.060 Quorum.
A quorum shall consist of a majority of the Members. A quorum is required for the Board to
convene a meeting and to conduct business at a meeting. Alternate Members, if applicable, shall
serve as Members when needed to achieve a gtiorum.
Section 2.36.070 Call to Order.
Board tneeti]gs will be called to order by the Chair or, if absent, by the Vice -Chair. In the absence
of boll) the Chair and Vice -Chair —the meeting shall be called to order by the Secretary, at1d a
temporary Chair shall be elected to preside over the meeting_
Section 2.36.080 Code of Conduct
A. During, Board mee:tin;�=s, Members shall preserve order and decorum and shall, neither by
conversatio]) or otherwise delay or interne t the proccedhigs ttor refuse to obey the orders
of the presiding officer or the rules applicable to the Board.
B. Members shall treat each other with dignity, respect and civility.
C. If a member is s eakin out of turn or otherwise transjzres,,,ijig the rLiles of the Board the
presiding officer shall, or any Member may, call hinilher to order, in which case he/she
shall iintiwdiately refraii) from such trans ressiort unless erinitted to ex plain. The Board
shall, if appealed to, decide the case without debate. If the decision is in favor of the
member called to order, he/she tnayproceed. but not otherwise.
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Section 2.36.090. Voting.
Each Member shall vote on all agenda items, except on matters involving a conflict of interest,
substantial financial interest, or substantial economic interest under state law, the City's Ethics
Ordinance, or other applicable Laws, Rules and PoIicies. In such instances the Member shall make
the re uired disclosures leave the dais and refrain from participating in both the discussion and
vote on the matter. Unless otherwise provided by law, if a quorum is present, an agenda item must
be approved by a ; iniority of the Board Members present at the meetigg.
Section 2.36.100 Parliamentary procedure.
A. Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised, is adopted and shall prevail if there are procedural
questions not addressed by provisions of the City Charter and/or the rules of procedure
contained in this Chapter. In the event of conflict between the Charter or Code of Ordinances
and Robert's Rules of Order. Newly Revised, the Charter and/or Code of Ordinances shall
prevail.
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B. Motion to Approve, To approve, or niti fy, an agenda item, a Member shall make a motion to
approve. Any Member, except the original mover, may second the motion. The Chair shall
identify the question before the Board and call for the vote.
C. Motion to Adjourn. To close a meeting, a Member shall make a motion to adjourn. Any
Member, except the original mover, may second the motion. The Chair shall identify the
question before the: Board and cal] for the vote. Interruptions of the speaker, debate, and
amendments are not allowed. A maiurity vote is required.
D. Motion to Recess. To take a break, a Member shall make a motion to recess. Any Member,
except the original inner _may second the motion The Chair shell identify the question
before the Board and call for the vote. Interruptions of the speaker and debate are not allowed.
Amendments may be made if necessary. A majority vote is required.
E. Motion to Table. To postpone the question under discussion, a Member shall make a motion
to table. Any Member, except the original mover: may second the motion. The Chair shall
identity the question before the Board and call for the vote. Interruptions of the speaker,
debate, and amendments are not allowed. A majority vote is required.
F. Motion to Amend. To alter the wording of a motion, a Member shall make a motion to amend.,
Any Member, except the original mover, may second the motion. The Chair shall identify the
question before the Board and call for the vote. Interruptions of the speaker are not allowed.
Debate and amendments are allowed. A majority vote is required.
G. Motion for Previous Question. To end debate and amendments after each Member has had an
0121!ortunity lcr-speak _a Member shall make_a inotion_for previous question. Any Member,
except the original mover, may second the motion. The Chair shall identify the question
before the Board and call for the vote. Interruptions of the speaker, debate, and amendments
are not allowed. A two-thirds vote is required.
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H. Motion to Withdraw. To retract a Melnber's previous motion, (lie Member shall make a
motion to withdraw. Asecond is not required. Interruptions of the speaker, debate, and
amendments are not allowed. No vote is necessary.
I. Take from the Table. To call up a question previously tabled, a Member shall make a motion
to take from the table. Any Member, except the original mover, may second (lie motion. The
Chair shall identify the question before the Board and call for' the vote. lnterruhtiorl!s Of the
speaker, debate, and amendments are not allowed. A majority vote is required.
Section 2.36.110 Motion to rescind or amend somethinL, previoustv adopted.
When a question has once: been detennined by the Board, the same question shall not again 1)4
considered until either 90 days thereafter or by a motion to rescind or amend soingthi gg nreviousl
adopted made by a mWinbcr who voted with the prevailing side of such question.
Section 2.36.120 Minutes.
A recording or written minutes shall he made of all open sessions of Board meetings. The Staff
Liaison is the custodian of all Board records and documents.
Section 2.36.130
See. 2.36.050. Standing meeting date -
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See. 2.36.070. Conflict of Law.
If any provision of this Chapter conflicts with state law then it shall be and is amended to comply
with and conform to state law.
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