1) Every motion shall be made orally unless the presiding officer requests that it be reduced to writing. Except as provided below, every motion must have a mover and a second. When a motion is made and seconded, it shall be stated by the presiding officer and the mover shall have the floor. Prior to the motion being stated, the mover may withdraw the motion with no further action necessary. Once the motion has been stated, it shall be debated and disposed of by vote of the council. However, the mover may withdraw a motion after the motion has been stated by majority vote if done before the motion has been amended or before a vote thereon has commenced.
2) The following do not require a second and shall be decided by the chair:
a. To raise a question of privilege;
b. To call for the orders of the day;
c. To raise a parliamentary inquiry;
d. To move for a division of the assembly;
e. To raise a request for information; or
f. To raise a point of order.
(Res. No. 599-2023, § 2, 11-2-23)