(a) Purpose and form. Motions shall be used only to expedite the orderly transaction of the business of Council and shall not be substituted for resolutions or ordinances. The form of all motions shall be “I move that” followed by the substance of the motion and such motion shall not be complete unless and until seconded. Upon demand by any member of Council, the movant shall reduce the motion to writing and file a copy of the same with the Clerk. Any such motion may be withdrawn by the maker or movant before it has been amended or voted upon. When a motion is made and seconded, it shall be recognized by the President of Council before any debate shall be in order. All motions which have been entertained by the President of Council shall be entered upon the Journal.
(b) Precedence of motions.
(1) When a question is before Council, no motion shall be entertained except the following:
A. To fix the time of adjournment;
B. To adjourn;
C. To recess;
D. For the previous question;
E. To lay on the table;
F. To postpone to a day certain;
G. To refer to a committee;
H. To amend; and
I. To postpone indefinitely.
(2) These motions shall have precedence in the order indicated. Motions to adjourn, recess, lay on the table or for the previous question shall be put to a vote without debate; motions to fix the time of adjournment or postpone to a day certain shall be debatable only as to the time of adjournment or postponement; and all other motions shall be debatable.