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Page 2 <br /> 4. The order of items on the agenda need not be followed <br /> absolutely. The chair may adjust the order in the interest of: <br /> a. Filling in time before a scheduled item, i.e. a public <br /> hearing. <br /> b. Grouping several items to best make use of consultant <br /> time. <br /> c. Accommodating individuals who have attended the meeting <br /> specifically to provide input on an item. <br /> Process Regular and Special Council Meetings <br /> 1. For these proceedings the council will use the 'open <br /> discussion' procedure. That is, discussion is open to any member <br /> before or after a motion is made. This privilege is also extended <br /> to the city administrator, city clerk and any of the consultants <br /> who may have an interest in or can contribute to the item at hand. <br /> 2. At the discretion of the chair, this privilege is also extended <br /> to those members of the audience who wish to provide input. The <br /> chair may also rule out of order any input felt to be redundant, <br /> superfluous or irrelevant. <br /> 3. The chair can make liberal use of the "unanimous consent" <br /> procedure. That is, items that in the judgment of the chair are <br /> likely to be unanimously approved, can be introduced for approval <br /> with the statement "If there are no objections, stands <br /> approved (or denied) If any council member has an objection, the <br /> item reverts to the standard motion procedure. This "unanimous <br /> consent" procedure cannot be used for items requiring formal votes, <br /> i.e. resolutions a <br /> 4. The standard motion procedure is changed to not require a <br /> second. A motion need only be made to be considered. This also <br /> applies to amendments. <br /> 5. To eliminate confusion, only one amendment will be considered <br /> at a time and that amendment must be germane to the motion. An <br /> amendment cannot itself be amended. If a change to an amendment is <br /> deemed appropriate, the amendment should be withdrawn and <br /> reintroduced accordingly. <br /> 6. The general mode of voting will be by acclamation but with <br /> enough clarity that the individual votes can be recorded in the <br /> minutes. If in doubt the city clerk can request a clarification. <br />