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Home My WebLink About# 17 parliamentarian discussionMAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMUNICATION DATE: 11/4/15 REGULAR ITEM #: 17 MOTION AGENDA ITEM: Parliamentarian discussion SUBMITTED BY: Clark Schroeder THROUGH: Clark Schroeder REVIEWED BY: Clark Schroeder SUGGESTED ORDER OF BUSINESS: - Introduction of Item .................................................................................................... Staff - Report/Presentation .................................................................................................... Staff - Questions from Council to Staff ............................................................ Mayor Facilitates - Public Input, if Appropriate ................................................................... Mayor Facilitates - Call for Motion .............................................................................. Mayor & City Council - Discussion ..................................................................................... Mayor & City Council - Action on Motion .................................................................................. Mayor Facilitates PUBLIC POLICY STATEMENT NO POLICY BEING SET SUMMARY AND ACTION REQUESTED: A request was made to research if professional parliamentarians would be available to help guide the Lake Elmo city council meetings. The League of Minnesota Cities have not gotten back to the Administrator with anyone as of Friday afternoon, they may come back with a recommendation at a later date. The National Association of Parliamentarians lists a just a few people that list themselves as a parliamentarian ( see the below list). There was small group (5) persons that had meetings about parliamentary procedures in 2014 but have since disbanded. The University of Minnesota used to have a student organization for parliamentarians but have since disbanded. FFA has a presence in this field, training new leaders for our communities, they may have instructors who might be willing to help guide our meetings. BACKGROUND AND STAFF REPORT: Council can decide to direct the Administrator to hire a parliamentarian for meetings if they so desire. Council could also direct the administrator to vet out prospects and present to the council for interview.