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2016 <br />CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE <br />STANDING RULES FOR CONDUCTING <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS <br />INTRODUCTION <br />In the belief that the best decisions are made by the best informed decision makers and <br />that public decisions are best served when the public has every opportunity to present <br />views, the following rules are established to govern regular and special Council meetings as <br />well as formal public hearings. There are several goals behind these rules. <br />In general, free and open discussion by all interested parties should be an essential part of <br />the decision making process. <br />The Council process should have as little procedural overhead as possible. <br />Time is better spent on substantial matters rather than performa matters. <br />MEMBERSHIP <br />The formal Council membership consists of four Councilmembers and the Mayor. All five <br />have one vote each and all five can introduce motions. For purposes of leading the <br />meeting, the Mayor, or in the absence of the Mayor, the Mayor Pro tem will be considered <br />the Chairperson. A quorum is required to do official business and a quorum of the Council <br />consists of three members. <br />RULES <br />Meetings of the Council shall be held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at <br />7:00 pm. Council work sessions will be called from time to time, as the Mayor and Council <br />deem necessary. <br />Order of Business <br />The following shall be the order of business of the Council: <br />CALL TO ORDER <br />PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE <br />ROLL CALL <br />APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA <br />PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS <br />CONSENT AGENDA <br />These items are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There won't be <br />separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which <br />