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X/ <br /> CITY OF ST. ANTHONY 2002 <br /> STANDING RULES FOR CONDUCT OF <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 the public decision process is best served when the public has every opportunity to <br /> present views, the following rules are established to govern regular and special Council <br /> meetings as 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 <br /> essential part of 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 the four Councilmembers and the Mayor. All <br /> five 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 <br /> considered the Chairperson. A quorum of the Council is three members. A quorum is <br /> required to do official business. <br /> Meetings of the Council shall be held at City Hall on the second and fourth Tuesday of <br /> each month at 7:00 pm. The meeting held on the second Tuesday of the month will be <br /> conducted as a study session and only Council business deemed necessary by the <br /> Councilmembers and/or City Manager will be.acted upon. The Council meeting held on the <br /> fourth Tuesday of the month will be conducted as a regular Council meeting during which <br /> the great majority of Council business will be acted upon. <br /> RULES <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 />