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III provide for an audit of the City's accounts at least once a year by the state . department in charge of such work or by a certified public accountant. At any time the Council may provide for an examination or audit of the City accounts of any city officer or agency, and it may provide for any survey or research study of any subject of municipal concern. CHAPTER 3 COUNCIL PROCEDURE Section 3.01. Council Meetings. The Council shall meet regularly at least twice each month at such times and places as the Council may designate by ordinance. The mayor or any two members of the Council may call special meetings of the Council upon at least twenty-four hours notice to each member, and such reasonable public notice as may be prescribed by Council rule in compliance with the laws of Minnesota. The twenty-four hours notice shall.not:: - ;:j be required in an emergency. To the extent provided by law, all meetings of the Council and its committees shall be public, and any citizen shall have access to the minutes and records of the Council at all reasonable times. During any of its public meetings, the Council shall not prohibit, but may place reasonable restrictions upon citizen's comments and questions. Section 3.02. Liaison Function. Councilmembers shall be assigned as liaison to city departments. Their assignments shall be rotated periodically and IIIshall involve no administrative responsibility. Section 3.03. Rules of Procedure and Quorum. Except as otherwise provided in this Charter, the Council shall determine its own rules and order of business. A majority of all members shall constitute a quorum to do business, but a smaller number may adjourn from time to time. The Council may by rule provide means by which a minority may compel the attendance of absent members in accordance with state law. Section 3.04. Ordinances. Resolutions and Motions. Subdivision 1. Except as otherwise provided in this Charter or state law, -- -- - an affirmative vote of three or more members of the Council shall be required for the adoption of all ordinances, resolutions and motions. The votes of councilmembers on any action taken shall be recorded in accordance with state law. • Subdivision 2. Except as otherwise provided in this Charter, all legislation shall be by ordinance. The vote on all ordinances shall be by a roll call vote. Subdivision 3. The general administrative business of the Council shall be conducted by resolution or motion. _ III Mounds View City Charter