On the first Monday of January following a regular municipal election, the council shall meet at the usual place and time for the holding of council meetings. At this time the newly elected members of the council shall assume their duties. Thereafter the council shall meet at such time, each month as may be prescribed by ordinance or resolution. The mayor or any three members of the council may call special meetings of the council upon notice to each member of the council as required by State law. All meetings of the council shall be public, and any citizen shall have access to the minutes and records thereof at all reasonable times.
(Ord. 556, passed 6-27-2016)
The city clerk shall be appointed by the council for an indefinite period and may be removed by the council at any time. The city clerk shall act as secretary of the council. The City Clerk shall keep a journal of council proceedings and such other records and perform such other duties as may be required by this Charter or by the council.
(Ord. 556, passed 6-27-2016)
The council shall determine its own rules and order of business. A majority of all members elected shall constitute a quorum to do business, but a smaller number may adjourn from time to time. The council may by ordinance provide a means by which a minority may compel the attendance of absent members.
Except as in this Charter otherwise provided, all legislation shall be by ordinance. The yes and no vote on ordinances, resolutions, and motions shall be recorded. An affirmative vote of a majority of all the members of the council shall be required for the passage of all ordinances and resolutions, except as otherwise provided in this Charter or as required by State law.
(Ord. 556, passed 6-27-2016)
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