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2007 <br />CITY OF ST ANTHONY <br />STANDING RULE FOR CONDUCTING <br />CITY- COUNCIL MEETINGS <br />INTRODUCTION'.' <br />In the belief that the best decisions are made b the best informed decision makers <br />. Y <br />and that the public decision is best served when the public has every opportunity to <br />present views, the- following rules are established to govern regular and special <br />Council meetings as well as formal public .hearings. There are goals oals behind <br />these rules. <br />- <br />In general, free .and open discussion by all interestedp arties should be an essential <br />part of the decision making process. <br />The Council process should have as. little procedural overhead asp ossible. <br />Time is better spent on substantial matters rather thanp erf orm a, matters. <br />0012��� H <br />The formal Council membership consists of the four Councilmembe's and the <br />Mayor. All five have one vote each and all five can introduce motions. For <br />purposes of leading the meeting, the Mayor, or in the absence of the Mayor, the <br />Mayor Pro --term will be considered the Chairrerson. A oum the ouncqurilis <br />three members. A quorum is required to do official business. <br />Meetings of the Council shall be held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each <br />month at 7:00 pm. Council work sessions will be called from time to time, as the <br />Mayor and Council deem necessary. <br />Order of Business <br />The following shall be the order of business of the Council: <br />CALL TO ODDER <br />FLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - <br />FACouncil Meetings1200710109071standing rules of conduct:doc <br />