It is the duty of each council member present at any meeting of the council to vote on each question put up for vote by stating "yea" (yes), "nay" (no), or "abstain," except that no council member shall be permitted to vote on any question immediately concerning their private interests. Any council member who has a private interest in any matter pending before the council shall disclose such private interest on the records of the council and shall recuse themselves from participating in any decision or vote relating thereto. A council member may recuse themselves and disclose their interests orally to the council while in formal meeting or work session or in writing to the council clerk. A recused member may remain for quorum purposes only, but shall not participate in any discussion or vote on the subject. (Charter sections 116.02 and 16.03 and Code sections 25-5 and 25-6.)
Every council member who is present when a question is put, unless they are excused as provided in this rule shall give their vote in the negative or affirmative. A council member may only change their vote during the meeting in which the vote was cast if the change does not change the outcome. Otherwise, a motion to reconsider, rescind, or to amend something previously adopted would be necessary. Any council member who abstains from giving their vote shall be considered as acquiescing in the action of the majority of those who do vote. Such abstentions shall be counted with the majority.
(Res. No. 599-2023, § 2, 11-2-23)