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2011 28 Accommodating individuals who have attended the meeting specifically to provide input on an item. PROCESS REGULAR AND SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETINGS For these proceedings the Council will use the "open discussion" procedure. That is, discussion is open to any member before or after a motion is made. The privilege is also extended to the City Manager, and any of the consultants who may have an interest in or can contribute to the item at hand. The Mayor can make liberal use of the "unanimous consent" procedure. That is, items that in the judgment of the Mayor are likely to be unanimously approved can be introduced for approval with the statement: "If there are no objections, stands approved (or denied)." If any Council member has an objection, the item reverts to the standard motion procedure. This "unanimous consent" procedure cannot be used for items requiring formal votes, i.e., resolutions or for approval of the consent agenda. The standard motion procedure is that each motion requires a second. This also applies to amendments. Any motion, by any member shall be reduced to writing upon request of any member. No motion shall be put to a vote until it has been stated by the recorder at the request of any member of the Council. To eliminate confusion, only one amendment will be considered at a time and that amendment must be germane to the motion. An amendment cannot itself be amended. If a change to an amendment is deemed appropriate, the amendment should be withdrawn and reintroduced accordingly. The general mode of voting will be by acclamation but with enough clarity that the individual votes can be recorded in the minutes. If in doubt, the clerk can request clarification. Each individual's vote will be entered in the minutes. Any member may abstain from voting or disqualify himself/ herself. The reason for disqualification or abstention must be stated by the member and entered into the minutes. If a member disqualifies himself/herself, he/she may leave the room while the issue is being considered. Roberts Rules of Order (revised) shall govern the Council procedures not covered by the standing rules of the council. The meeting will be video taped and the tape will be retained for 3 months following approval of the minutes of the meeting. The standard retention can be extended if in the judgment of the Mayor, City Clerk or any other Councilmember, such action is warranted. P:ACouncil Meetings\2011\01112011\standing rules of conduct.doc