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25 <br /> chair will give a brief explanation of each item as it is addressed. <br /> The order of items on the agenda need not be followed absolutely. The Mayor may <br /> adjust the order in the interest of: <br /> • Filling in time before a scheduled item, i.e., a public hearing. <br /> • Grouping several items to best make use of consultant time. <br /> • Accommodating individuals who have attended the meeting specifically to <br /> provide input on an item. <br /> Process - Regular and Special Council Meetings <br /> For these proceedings the Council will use the "open discussion" procedure. That is, <br /> i cussion is en to an member before or after a motion is made. This privilege is <br /> ds p y P 9 <br /> also extended to the City Manager, and any of the consultants who may have an <br /> interest in or can contribute to the item at hand. <br /> This pivilege is also extended to these members of the atidienee whe wish to provid-e- <br /> irtelevent. <br /> The Mayor can make liberal use of the "unanimous consent" procedure. That is, items <br /> that in the judgement of the Mayor are likely to be unanimously approved can be <br /> introduced for approval with the statement: "If there are no objections..........stands <br /> approved (or denied)." If any Council member has an objection, the item reverts to the <br /> standard motion procedure. This "unanimous consent" procedure cannot be used for <br /> items requiring formal votes, i.e., resolutions or for approval of the consent agenda. <br /> only be made to be eensider The standard motion procedure is that each motion <br /> requires a second. This also applies to amendments. Any motion, by any member, shall <br /> be reduced to writing upon request of any member. No motion shall be put to a vote <br /> until it has been stated by the recorder at the request of any member of the Council. <br /> To eliminate confusion, only one amendment will be considered at a time and that <br /> amendment must be germane to the motion. An amendment cannot itself be amended. <br /> If a change to an amendment is deemed appropriate, the amendment should be <br /> withdrawn and reintroduced accordingly. <br /> The general mode of voting will be by acclamation but with enough clarity that the <br /> individual votes can be recorded in the minutes. If in doubt, the clerk can request <br /> clarification. Each individual's vote will be entered in the minutes. <br /> -3- <br />