§ 30.17 PROCEDURES AND ORDER OF BUSINESS.

   (A)   During any public meeting of Council, the following order of business shall be followed:

      (1)   Call to order by presiding officer;

      (2)   Reading and approval of minutes;

      (3)   Reading communication received;

      (4)   Reports from officers;

      (5)   Reports from standing committees;

      (6)   Reports from special committees;

      (7)   Introduction of ordinances and resolutions;

      (8)   Miscellaneous business not included in the foregoing;

      (9)   Executive session if necessary;

      (10)   Regular session/ratification of decisions made in executive session; and

      (11)   Adjournment.

   (B)   Any citizen of the town shall be entitled to an appearance before Council at any regular meeting concerning any municipal matter with the exception of matters exempt under the Freedom of Information Act. Citizens desiring to appear before Council must notify the Town Clerk/Treasurer prior to the beginning of the meeting.

   (C)   Matters to be considered by Council at a regular meeting shall be placed on a written agenda prepared by the chief administrative officer and publicly posted by the Municipal Clerk/Treasurer by noon of the day preceding the meeting. The agenda may be amended upon request of a member unless 2 members object.

(1982 Code, Ch. 2, Art. II, § 3)