(a) Motions in Order. When a question or proposition is under consideration, no motions shall be made except the following:
(1) To set a time or place to which to adjourn;
(2) To adjourn (not debatable);
(3) To table the motion or measure (not debatable);
(4) To call for the question (not debatable);
(5) To postpone action to a designated future time;
(6) To refer to committee;
(7) To amend the main motion;
(8) To postpone action for an indefinite time.
(b) Motion to Amend. A motion to amend, if duly seconded, is in order; an amendment to an amendment is in order, but an amendment to an amendment of an amendment is not in order.
(c) Motion to Reconsider. A motion to reconsider may be made by a member of the prevailing side only. A motion to reconsider a subject which was acted upon favorably must be made at the meeting at which such action was taken. A motion to reconsider any other subject must be made no later than the next regular meeting after such action was taken. No motion to reconsider shall be considered more than once on any subject.
(d) Motion to Take from the Table. A motion to take from the table is in order when that order of business is being transacted during which the question or measure was laid on the table, or during new business of miscellaneous.
(e) Motion to Postpone Indefinitely. A motion to postpone indefinitely, if adopted, defeats the question or measure.
(f) Motion to Refer to Committee. A motion to refer to committee is in order at any time. Any matter referred remains on the agenda.
(g) Motions on Questions of Privilege. Questions of privilege shall be;
(1) Those affecting the rights of Council collectively, its safety, dignity and the integrity of its proceedings, and
(2) The rights, reputation and conduct of members of Council individually.
Any motion on a question of privilege has precedence over any motion except a motion to adjourn. (Ord. 45-2021. Passed 7-13-21>0