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Minn. Stat. § 412.191. subd. 2. <br />State v. Occhino. 572 N. W. 2d <br />316 (Minn. App. 1997), pet. For <br />rev. denied (Minn. Jan. 28, <br />1998). <br />Minn. Stat. § 412.191, subd. 2. <br />CHAPTER 7 <br />mayor, as presiding officer -- subject to overrule by the council -- should <br />order their removal from the room. If the presiding officer fails to act, the <br />council may, by motion, issue such an order. The council has authority to <br />preserve order at council meetings. The council can use necessary force. <br />including use of the marshal or police, to carry out the mandate. If a person <br />is excluded from a meeting, the council should provide an opportunity for <br />the excluded person to give his or her side of the exclusion to a designated <br />city staff member to satisfy any due process questions. <br />If the entire audience becomes so disorderly that it is impossible to carry on <br />a meeting, the mayor should declare the meeting continued to some other <br />time and place if necessary. The council may also move for adjournment. <br />No matter how disorderly a meeting may be, it is a legal meeting and any <br />action the council takes in proper form is valid. Questions have arisen as to <br />whether city councils can issue contempt citations against individuals <br />whose disorderly conduct disrupts or interferes with the transaction of city <br />business. The council cannot issue such contempt citations. <br />Rules of procedure <br />The city council has the power to regulate its own procedure. While many <br />councils have operated without written rules or regulations, written rules <br />facilitate the conduct of city business and reduce the risk of mishandling <br />important matters. <br />Council bylaws usually cover the place and time of regular council <br />meetings, the order of business, parliamentary rules governing council <br />procedures, minutes, and standing and special committees and their powers. <br />Many councils also include other provisions in their bylaws. <br />Agendas <br />The bylaws should establish an order of business and a process for placing <br />items on an agenda. Many councils have found the following order of <br />business convenient: <br />• Call to order <br />• Minutes of previous meetings <br />• Consent agenda <br />• Presentations of petitions and complaints <br />• Reports of officers, council committees, and citizen committees <br />• Reports from standing committees <br />153 <br />