File #: 14-0824    Version: 1 Name: Consideration and Possible Action to Suspend the Procedural Rules of Council and Reschedule the Regular City Council Meeting of March 10, 2014 to March 17, 2014
Type: Consideration Item Status: Passed
File created: 2/11/2014 In control: City Council
On agenda: 2/24/2014 Final action: 2/24/2014
Title: Consideration and Possible Action to Suspend the Procedural Rules of Council and Reschedule the Regular City Council Meeting of March 10, 2014 to March 17, 2014
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 10, 2014 to March 17, 2014
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 10, 2014 to March 17, 2014.
Recommendation
Suspend the Procedural Rules of Council and reschedule the March 10, 2014 Regular City Council meeting to March 17, 2014.
Description/History
Spring Break has been scheduled for March 10, 2014 through March 14, 2014.  
 
The following sections of the Procedural Rules of Council are bing provided for informational 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 Chambers of the City Hall unless otherwise established by 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
Vicki Collins, TRMC, City Secretary, City Secretary's Office
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