(a) Generally. All questions shall be stated and put to a vote by the Chair.
(1) As a general matter, questions shall be put to a roll call vote.
(2) If the Chair believes that the result of a vote will unanimous, in his/her discretion, the Chair may call for a voice vote, requesting “ayes”, “nays” and “abstentions”. (Ord. 07-157. Passed 12-31-07.)
(3) If the result of a voice vote is that there are some “ayes” and some “nays”, or if there is at least one “abstention”, then a roll call vote shall be taken.
(Ord. 09-153. Passed 11-19-09.)
(4) The Chair shall declare the result of the vote after the Fiscal Officer has announced the result of the vote.
(Ord. 07-157. Passed 12-31-07.)
(b) Chair’s Power to Vote. The Mayor shall have no voting power and shall have no vote except in the event of a tie vote of members of Council present. In such a case the Mayor shall have the power to vote and the Mayor’s vote shall have the same legal effect as a vote of a member of Council. Any member of Council who is serving as Chairman shall have the same power to vote as other members.
(Ord. 05-106. Passed 12-15-05.)
(Ord. 05-106. Passed 12-15-05.)