3.07 Rules of Council

   The Council shall be the judge of the election and qualification of its members and shall have power to subpoena witnesses and compel the production of all books, records, papers and other evidence; but the decision of the Council in any case shall be subject to review by the courts. The Council shall determine its own rules and order of business and keep a journal of its proceedings. It shall have power to compel the attendance of absent members, may punish its members for disorderly conduct and, by vote of not less than five members, may remove for the duration of their elected or appointed term, a member for disorderly conduct or the violation of its rules; but no member shall be removed unless notified of the charge and given an opportunity to be heard in his or her own defense. Absence from three consecutive regular meetings shall operate to remove a member, unless the absence is authorized or excused by the Council. Disorderly conduct appropriate for removal shall include, but not limited to, conduct in violation of the State of Ohio Ethics Laws. (Amended 11-3-20.)