§ 30.74 MOTIONS.
   (A)   A motion is the formal statement of a proposal or question to the Council for consideration and action. Every council member has the right to present a motion. A motion is generally not be considered as a legislative or quasi-judicial action of the Council, but is in the nature of direction or instruction, however, a motion will generally suffice unless a resolution or ordinance is specifically called for by law or unless there is some reason for desiring the particular action formalized by separate instrument. Resolutions or ordinances may be introduced or adopted by appropriate motion.
   (B)   If a motion contains two or more divisible propositions, the presiding officer may divide the same.
   (C)   If a motion is properly made, the presiding officer shall call for a second. No further action is required on a motion which does not receive a second.
   (D)   When a motion is made and seconded, it shall be restated by the presiding officer, or the City Clerk/Deputy City Clerk upon request by the presiding officer, before a vote.
   (E)   A motion once before the Council may not be withdrawn by the maker without the consent of the second.
(Ord. 1205, passed 11-6-96)