(A) Presiding Officer May Debate And Vote, Etc.: The mayor or vice president or such other member of the board 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 councilman by reason of his acting as the presiding officer.
(B) Getting The Floor; Improper References 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, avoiding all personalities and indecorous language.
(C) 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.
(D) Privilege Of Closing Debate: The councilman moving the adoption of an ordinance or resolution shall have the privilege of closing the debate.
(E) Motion To Reconsider: A motion to reconsider any action taken by the board may be made only on the day 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 board from making or remaking the same or any other motion at a subsequent meeting of the board. (Ord. 81, 9-10-1975, eff. 9-17-1975)