A majority of all Councilmen elected, including the Mayor, shall constitute a quorum to do business, but a smaller number may adjourn from time to time, and may compel any absent Councilman to attend any regular, special, or adjourned meeting by written citation to that effect, stating the day and hour of such meeting, which citation shall be signed by at least two (2) Councilmen and served by any police officer of the City upon the absent Councilman in person.
(Prior Code, Art. 1, § 1.3(e))