§ 102.06. Rules of debate.

1.

Presiding officer may debate. The presiding officer may not move except for nominations but may, second, and debate from the chair, subject only to such limitations of debate as are imposed on all members, and shall not be deprived of any of the rights and privileges of a commissioner by reason of acting as presiding officer.

2.

Getting the floor. Any commissioner desiring to speak shall address the chair and upon recognition by the presiding officer, shall be confined to the questions under debate.

3.

Introduction before commission. All substantive matters requiring action by the commission shall be introduced by motion and supported by a second.

4.

Interruptions. Any commissioner who has the floor shall not be interrupted unless it is to preserve order or to ask for an explanation. If a commissioner is called to order speaking shall cease until the question of order is determined.

5.

Privilege of closing debate. The commissioner moving the adoption of an ordinance, resolution, or motion shall have the privilege of speaking last.

6.

Votes required. No action of the commission shall be valid unless adopted by the affirmative vote of at least three (3) members of the commission, and, except as required by state law, no more than three (3) affirmative votes shall be required to pass any motion except for items to be added to the agenda once the agenda kits have been distributed, in which case a unanimous vote is required.

7.

Motion to reconsider. A motion to reconsider an action taken by the commission may be made only during the session at which such action was taken. Such motion must be made by one on the prevailing side, but may be seconded by any member. This section shall not preclude any item on which commission action has already been taken from being placed on a subsequent agenda.

(Ord. No. 90-19, § 1, 9-18-90)