(A) After the Mayor has stated the question to be voted upon, a vote shall be had either by voice or by roll call vote at the discretion of the Mayor. The Mayor shall decide whether any question is carried by affirmative or negative vote; if the Mayor or any member of Council is in doubt, a roll call vote shall be had. A roll call vote shall be had also upon any matter at the request of any member.
(B) Pursuant to I.C. 36-4-6-13, a two-thirds vote is required to pass an ordinance of the legislative body on the same day or at the same meeting at which it is introduced.
(C) A majority vote shall be required to pass any ordinance or resolution unless a greater vote is required by state law.
(D) A member may, simultaneous with the casting of his vote, using not more than one minute, explain his vote on any issue.
(Ord. 1994-3, passed 4-6-1994; Am. Ord. 1996-4, passed 4-9-1996; Am. Ord. 2012-1, passed 1-3-2012; Am. Ord. 2020-2, passed 1-7-2020)