§ 30.75 PRECEDENCE OF MOTIONS.
   (A)   When a main motion is before the Council, no motion shall be entertained except the following which shall have precedence, one over the other, in the following order:
      (1)   Adjourn;
      (2)   Recess;
      (3)   Table;
      (4)   Previous question (calling the question);
      (5)   Limit or extend debate;
      (6)   Refer to committee or staff;
      (7)   Amend;
      (8)   Postpone;
      (9)   Main motion.
   (B)   The order of preference in division (A) is subject to the following restrictions:
      (1)   A motion shall not be in order which repeats a motion made previously at the same meeting unless there has been some intervening Council action or discussion. A motion shall not be in order to revive a previous motion previously defeated at the meeting, or to rescind or otherwise change the nature of a motion previously approved at the meeting, unless a motion to reconsider is first made and approved.
      (2)   A motion shall not be in order when the previous question has been ordered.
      (3)   A motion shall not be in order while a vote is being taken.
      (4)   A motion shall not be in order when made as an interruption of a council member while speaking.
(Ord. 1205, passed 11-6-96)