Chapter I. Organization of the Council
Section 1. Members of Council
Sec. 1.101. Vice Mayor.
Sec. 1.102. Council Member.
Sec. 1.103. Absence from meetings.
Sec. 1.104. Reserved.
Sec. 1.105. Government resource utilization.
Sec. 1.106. Correspondence and files.
Section 2. Appointed Staff
Sec. 1.201. Council Administrator.
Sec. 1.202. Council core staff.
Sec. 1.203. Council legislative aides.
Sec. 1.204. Citizens' advocate.
Sec. 1.205. Council Clerk.
Sec. 1.206. Staff policies.
Chapter II. Legislation
Section 1. Legislative Authority
Sec. 2.101. Manner of legislation.
Sec. 2.102. Preparation of legislation
Sec. 2.103. Introduction of legislation.
Section 2. Legislative Process and Workflow
Sec. 2.201. Workflow description and visual aids.
Chapter III. Procedures
Section 1. Meetings
Sec. 3.101. Meeting schedule.
Sec. 3.102. Regular meetings.
Sec. 3.103. Special meetings.
Sec. 3.104. Work session.
Sec. 3.105. Executive sessions.
Sec. 3.106. Public comment during meeting.
Sec. 3.107. Distribution of informational material by members of public during meetings.
Sec. 3.108. Public hearings and forums.
Section 2. Presiding Officer
Sec. 3.201. Presiding officer.
Section 3. Rules of Debate
Sec. 3.301. Recognition.
Sec. 3.302. Decorum.
Sec. 3.303. Time limit.
Sec. 3.304. Limit of debate.
Section 4. Motions
Sec. 3.401. Motions: how made, withdrawn.
Sec. 3.402. Motions taking precedence.
Sec. 3.403. Motions to amend.
Sec. 3.404. Motions to adjourn or recess.
Sec. 3.405. Motions to discharge or refer.
Sec. 3.406. Motions not debatable.
Sec. 3.407. Reconsideration and rescinding.
Section 5. Voting
Sec. 3.501. Official action.
Sec. 3.502. Majority action.
Sec. 3.503. Procedural action.
Sec. 3.504. Explanation of vote.
Sec. 3.505. Voting required unless excused.
Section 6. Budget Amendments
Sec. 3.601. Budget amendments.
CHAPTER IV. COMMITTEES
Section 1. General Rules
Sec. 4.101. Appointment of committees.
Sec. 4.102. Standing committees.
Sec. 4.103. Special committees.
Sec. 4.104. Subcommittees of standing committees.
Sec. 4.105. Committee of the whole.
Sec. 4.106. Investigative committees (Section 4.08 of Charter).
Sec. 4.107. Confirmation committees.
Sec. 4.108. Oversight committees.
Sec. 4.109. Duties and responsibilities of committee chair.
Section 2. Committee Rules and Procedures
Sec. 4.201. Quorum.
Sec. 4.202. Meetings.
Sec. 4.203. Attendance.
Sec. 4.204. Reference of matters to committee.
Sec. 4.205. Reports.
Sec. 4.206. Presentation to committee.
CHAPTER V. PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE AND APPLICATION OF RULES
Section 1. Parliamentary Procedure and Application of Rules
Sec. 5.101. Parliamentary authority.
Sec. 5.102. Effect of rules on legislation.
Sec. 5.103. Suspension of rules.
Sec. 5.104. Amendment of rules.
SUPPLEMENT A. ROLE OF CITIZENS' ADVOCATE
Section 1. Guidelines for the Office of Citizens' Advocate
Sec. A.101. Charter.
Sec. A.102. Investigations.
Sec. A.103. Disclosures and recommendations.
SUPPLEMENT B. COUNCIL GUIDELINES FOR USE OF OTHER LFUCG DEPARTMENTS
Section 1. Guidelines for the Use of Law Department Personnel
Sec. B.101. Guidelines for the use of law department personnel.
Section 2. Guidelines for Use of Lex TV Services
Sec. B.201. Guidelines for use of the government access cable channel, web stream, and online video archives.
SUPPLEMENT C. Neighborhood Development Funds and Capital Projects Policy
Section 1. Rules and Procedures for Neighborhood Development Funds
Sec. C.101. General.
Sec. C.102. NDF application process.
Section 2. Council Capital Project Expenditure Policy
Sec. C.201. Council capital project expenditure policy.
SUPPLEMENT D. COUNCIL BEST PRACTICES
Section 1. RESERVED
Section 2. Taking and Vacating Office
Sec. D.201. Taking office.
Sec. D.202. Vacating office.
Section 3. Additional Reference Documents
Sec. D.301. Additional reference documents.
Section 4. Council Brand Standards
Sec. D.401. Brand standards.
PURPOSE. The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council Rules and Procedures provide instruction and direction on a wide variety of areas necessary to administer the work of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council. The Lexington Fayette Urban County Government Council is committed to governance that values diversity, inclusion and equity. Without diversity, we limit our talents, resources and opportunities to thrive as a community. Collectively, we commit to increasing our own education, the education of our city employees, and members of boards and commissions on the value and power of diversity and inclusion. We will continue to develop ordinances, policies and procedures that are mindful and inclusive of our diverse community.
Notes
| 1 | This appendix is derived from § 1 of Res. No. 55-79, adopted and effective Mar. 6, 1979. This appendix was repealed, reorganized, revised, and re-enacted following a comprehensive review of the Rules and Procedures and the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council by amendatory resolution effective November 2, 2023. |
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Editor's note(s)—This appendix is derived from § 1 of Res. No. 55-79, adopted and effective Mar. 6, 1979. Amendatory legislation has been included and is indicated in history notes following the amended sections. Absence of a history note indicates the section is derived unamended from Res. No. 55-79. Nonsubstantive stylistic changes to bring the text into conformity with the Code of Ordinances have been made. Additions made by the editor for purposes of explanation or clarity are included in brackets [ ]. |