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CITY OF ST ANTHONY VILLAGE <br />STANDING RULE FOR CONDUCTING <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS <br />INTRODUCTION <br />2009 11 <br />In the belief that the best decisions are made by the best informed decision makers <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 several goals behind <br />these rules. <br />In general, free and open discussion by all interested parties should be an essential <br />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 />The formal Council membership consists of the four Councilmembers 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 -tem will be considered the Chairperson. A quorum of the Council is <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 />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 />PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS <br />Z:ACouncil Meetings\2009\08252009\standing rules of conduct.doc <br />