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In all points not covered by these rules the Council shall be governed in its procedure by Robert's Rules of Order. (Prior Code, § 202.21) § 202.22 PURPOSE. The foregoing rules are adopted to facilitate the transaction of Council business and functions. They should not be permitted to defeat or hinder the plainly expressed intent and desire of the Council. Informal compliance and substantial performance shall be sufficient under the foregoing rules in the absence of objection seasonably taken. Objection is hereby declared not to have been seasonably taken as to procedural matters provided for herein if a Council member present at a meeting fails to object during the meeting and requests compliance with these rules, and the objection shall not be seasonably taken by an absent member later than the next regular meeting after the proceedings to which the objection is made. (Prior Code, § 202.22) § 202.23 RECORDING VOTES. The votes of the members on any question may be taken in any manner which signifies the intention of the individual members, and the votes of each member on any action taken shall be recorded in the minutes. The vote of each member shall be recorded on each appropriation of money, except for payments of judgments, claims and amounts fixed by statute. (Prior Code, § 202.23) § 202.24 SCOPE. The provisions of §§ 202.01 through 202.24 shall apply to the City Council and, to the extent practicable, to all commissions. As applied to commissions, references in this chapter to the Mayor shall be construed to refer to the chairperson; references to Council members shall be construed to refer to the members; and references to the City Clerk shall be construed to refer to the secretary. (Prior Code, § 202.24) Page 124 of 228