Council may adopt rules, not inconsistent with this Charter, governing its own proceedings and all other matters pertaining to the exercise of its powers and performance of its duties. Council shall hold not fewer than six regular meetings per annum at any time and place designated by rule or ordinance. Special meetings may be called by the Mayor or by any three members on 12 hours' personal notice. All meetings of Council and of its committees shall be open to the public, except Executive Sessions as provided for by Ohio statute.
If any member shall be absent from three consecutive regular meetings of Council without valid excuse acceptable to a majority of the other members, Council may by resolution declare that member's seat vacant. No member shall be otherwise penalized for non-attendance at meetings.
A majority of the members elected to Council shall constitute a quorum to do business.