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File #: 20-3435    Version: 1 Name: Consideration and Possible Action to Suspend the Procedural Rules of Council and Reschedule the Regular City Council Meeting of March 9, 2020 to March 2, 2020
Type: Consideration Item Status: Passed
File created: 1/23/2020 In control: City Council
On agenda: 2/10/2020 Final action: 2/10/2020
Title: Consideration and Possible Action to Suspend the Procedural Rules of Council and Reschedule the Regular City Council Meeting of March 9, 2020 to March 2, 2020
Sponsors: Shelly Lanners, Susana Marin
Attachments: 1. Procedural Rules of Council

Title

Consideration and Possible Action to Suspend the Procedural Rules of Council and Reschedule the Regular City Council Meeting of March 9, 2020 to March 2, 2020

Requested Action

Consider the suspension of the Procedural Rules of Council as set out in Section 1.02 (J) "General Rules - Suspension of Rules" and reschedule the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of March 9, 2020 to March 2, 2020.

Recommendation

Suspend the Procedural Rules of Council and reschedule the March 9, 2020 Regular City Council meeting to March 2, 2020.

Description/History

Spring Break has been scheduled for March 9, 2020 through March 13, 2020.

 

The following sections of the Procedural Rules of Council are being provided for information purposes.

 

Section 1.02 General Rules

J.  Suspension of Rules:  Any provision of these rules not governed by the City Charter or State Law may be temporarily suspended by a majority vote (four) of all members of the Council.  The vote on any such suspension shall be taken and entered upon the records.  If there is an objection to suspending the rules, a vote is required to proceed.

 

Section 1.03 Meetings

A.  Regular Meetings:  The Council shall meet regularly on the second and fourth Monday of each month.  The regular meetings of the Council shall be held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall unless otherwise established by the Council.

Justification

Due to spring break there may be a possibility of a quorum not being present to hold a meeting.

Funding Source

N/A

Prepared By

Susana Marin, TRMC, City Secretary, City Secretary's Office

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