(A) Quorum. Four members of the Board of Trustees shall constitute a quorum and the affirmative vote of a majority of Trustees holding office shall be necessary to adopt any motion, resolution, or ordinance, unless a greater number is required by law. If a quorum is not present, the meeting shall thereby stand adjourned and there may be no further discussion by the Trustees present. A smaller number, however, may adjourn from time to time and may compel the attendance of absentees, under penalties (including a fine for failure to attend) as set forth by ordinance as may be amended from time to time.
(B) Agendas. The Village President shall have the authority concerning the preparation, placement, or removal of all items for the agenda for all meetings of the Board of Trustees. Any two Trustees may add an item to the agenda which may not be removed by the Village President. The Village Clerk shall distribute the printed agenda with all supporting documents not later than 48 hours before the meeting. Priority of business shall follow the printed agenda unless changed by the presiding officer, subject to appeal of the Board of Trustees.
(C) The current edition of Robert's Rules of Order shall govern the proceedings of the Board of Trustees where these Rules of Order and Procedure are silent, and when not in conflict with statutes or ordinances.
(D) Public comment on agenda items only shall be permitted after the meeting has been called to order, roll call taken and the Pledge of Allegiance recited. No person recognized by the presiding officer may speak more than once or speak longer than five minutes. All other public comments shall be heard after conclusion of all business and prior to adjournment. No person recognized by the presiding office may speak more than once or more than five minutes.
(Ord. 13-23, passed 7-8-2013)