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CITY OF ST ANTHONY STANDING RULE FOR CONDUCTING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS 21 2005 In the belief that the best decisions are made by the best informed decision makers and that the public decision is best served when the public has every opportunity to present views, the following rules are established to govern regular and special Council meetings as well as formal public hearings. There are several goals behind these rules. In general, free and open discussion by all interested parties should be an essential part of the decision making process. The Council process should have as little procedural overhead as possible. Time is better spent on substantial matters rather than performa matters. MEMBERSHIP The formal Council membership consists of the four Councilmembers and the Mayor. All five have one vote each and all five can introduce motions. For purposes of leading the meeting, the Mayor, or in the absence of the Mayor, the Mayor Pro -tem will be considered the Chairperson. A quorum of the Council is three members. A quorum is required to do official business. Meetings of the Council shall be held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm. Council work sessions will be called from time to time, as the Mayor and Council deem necessary. Order of Business The following shall be the order of business of the Council: CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS COMMUNITY FORUM — Individuals may address the City Council about any item not included on the regular agenda. Speakers are requested to come to the podium, state their name and address for the secretary's records, and limit their F:ACouncil Meetings\Council\standing rules of conduct.doe