§ 2.43. Rules of Debate.

(1)

Presiding Officer May Debate and Vote, etc. The Mayor or such other member of the Council as may be presiding may move, second and debate from the chair, subject only to such limitations of debate as are by these rules imposed on all members and shall not be deprived of any of the rights and privileges of a Commissioner by reason of acting as the presiding officer.

(2)

Getting the Floor; Improper Reference to be Avoided. Every member desiring to speak shall address the chair, and, upon recognition by the presiding officer, shall confine himself to the question under debate.

(3)

Interruptions. A member, once recognized, shall not be interrupted when speaking unless it be to call him to order, or as herein otherwise provided. If a member, while speaking, be called to order, he shall cease speaking until the question of order be determined, and, if in order, he shall be permitted to proceed.

(4)

Privilege of Closing Debate. The Commissioner moving the adoption of an ordinance or resolution shall have the privilege of closing the debate.

(5)

Motion to Reconsider. A motion to reconsider any action taken by the Council may be made only on the date such action was taken. It may be made either immediately during the same session, or at a recessed or adjourned session thereof. Such motion must be made by one of the prevailing side, but may be seconded by any member, and may be made at any time and have precedence over all other motions or while a member has the floor; it shall be debatable. Nothing herein shall be construed to prevent any member of the Council from making or remaking the same or any other motion at a subsequent meeting of the Council.

(6)

Remarks of Commissioner; When Entered in Minutes. A Commissioner may request, through the presiding officer, the privilege of having an abstract of his/her statement on any subject under consideration by the Council entered in the minutes. If the Council consents thereto, such statement shall be entered in the minutes.

(Ord. of 2-16-1981, § 2; Ord. of 2-7-1983, Doc. #17524)