A majority of the aldermen elected shall constitute a quorum to do business, but a smaller number may adjourn from time to time, and may compel the attendance of absentees, under the penalties prescribed herein.
In case of the want of a quorum at any time of the city council, in case a majority of the members present shall direct, the mayor or presiding officer shall direct the chief of police or any police officer to go out and arrest and bring in any and all absent members that can be found in the city, who are not unable through sickness to attend; and any member who purposely absents himself from the city to avoid attending any meeting of the council, or being in the city, conceals himself from such officer or refuses to be brought in when found may, with concurrence of two-thirds (2/3) of the aldermen elect, be expelled, in which event his seat shall be deemed vacant and shall be filled by an election as in other cases of vacancy. (Ord. 199, 2-6-1978)