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Section 607.   Rules of procedure.
   The council shall determine its own rules and order of business, subject, but not limited to, the following provisions:
   A.   There shall be a Journal of Proceedings of all council meetings which shall be open to the public, except as otherwise provided by law.
   B.   The ayes and noes shall be taken upon the passage of all ordinances and resolutions and entered upon the Journal of Proceedings of the council. Upon the request of any member, the ayes and noes shall be taken and recorded on any vote.
   C.   A majority of the council shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, but a less number may adjourn from time to time and postpone the consideration of pending business.
   D.   The council shall appoint such standing and other committees as it may deem necessary.
Section 608.   Council members ineligible to other city positions.
   A.   No councilmember shall
      1.   Be appointed to any board or commission provided for in this Charter except as designated in the Charter or state law;
      2.   Hold any other municipal office; or
      3.   Hold any city employment for compensation paid out of public moneys belonging to or under the control of the city.
   B.   Upon expiration of the last term of a councilmember and for a period of 12 months thereafter, the former council member may not be elected or appointed to any office created, or the compensation of which was increased, by the council while the former member served on the council.
(Res. No. 126 80-81, §7 (part), Measure G (part), Passed 4-7-81, Filed in Office of Secretary of State 6-8-81; Measure L (part), Passed 11-02-04, Filed in Office of Secretary of State 12-9-04)
Section 609.   Ordinances and resolutions generally.
   Legislative action shall be taken by the council only by means of an ordinance or resolution. Unless otherwise specified in this Charter ordinances and resolutions shall be adopted upon receiving the affirmative votes of a majority of a quorum of the council present at any regular meeting.
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