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2014 <br />43 <br />CITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE <br />STANDING RULE FOR CONDUCTING <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS <br />INTRODUCTION <br />In the belief that the best decisions are made by the best informed decision makers <br />and that public decisions are 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 />MEMBERSHIP <br />The formal Council membership consists of four Councilmembers and the Mayor. <br />All five have one vote each and all five can introduce motions. For purposes of <br />leading the meeting, the Mayor, or in the absence of the Mayor, the Mayor Pro tem <br />will be considered the Chairperson. A quorum is required to do official business <br />and a quorum of the Council consists of three members. <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 />