(A) Unless otherwise directed by special order of the Council entered in the journal, the order of business for Council meetings shall be:
(1) First: reading, correcting, if necessary, and approving the minutes of the last meeting;
(2) Second: reports of officers;
(3) Third: reports of standing committees;
(4) Fourth: presentation of petitions and communications;
(5) Fifth: unfinished business; and
(6) Sixth: new business.
(B) All questions relating to the priority of business shall be decided by the Mayor without debate.
(1992 Code, § 2-1-207)