ARTICLE A. RULES OF PROCEDURE

SECTION:

1-4A-1: Authority

1-4A-2: Interpretation

1-4A-3: Amendments To Rules Of Procedure

1-4A-4: Parliamentary Rules To Govern

1-4A-5: Order Of Seating

1-4A-6: Official Action

1-4A-7: Presiding Officer

1-4A-8: Presiding Officer Debate And Voting

1-4A-9: Council Meeting Decorum

1-4A-10: Speaking During Public Meetings - Council Member

1-4A-11: Council Member Presentations

1-4A-12: Council Member Absence

1-4A-13: Council Participation Via Telephone Or Video

1-4A-14: Placing Items On The Agenda

1-4A-15: Affirmative Motions

1-4A-16: Order Of Business For Regular Meetings

1-4A-17: Mayor's Role In Approving Legislation

1-4A-18: Ordinance

1-4A-19: Resolution

1-4A-20: Motion

1-4A-21: Motion To Call The Previous Question

1-4A-22: Motion To Adjourn

1-4A-23: Motion To Amend

1-4A-24: Motion To Postpone

1-4A-25: Motion To Reconsider

1-4A-26: Motion To Rescind

1-4A-27: Point Of Order

1-4A-28: Tie Vote

1-4A-29: Abstentions

1-4A-30: Conflict Of Interest

1-4A-31: Conflict Of Interest Protest

1-4A-32: General Rules For Public Participation

1-4A-33: Public Comment Section Of The Agenda

1-4A-34: Public Comment During Public Hearings

1-4A-35: Public Comment During Work Session And Planning Session, Meetings

1-4A-36: Public Comment During Regular Session And Special Session Agenda Items

1-4A-37: Violating Rules Of Public Participation And Sergeant At Arms

1-4A-1: AUTHORITY:

The city council shall adopt and enforce its own reasonable rules concerning the conduct of city council meetings pursuant to Iowa Code sections 21.7 and 372.13(5). (Ord. 5662, 9-19-2022)

1-4A-2: INTERPRETATION:

The city attorney or city clerk shall be considered the final authority on any questions regarding the application or interpretation of this article. (Ord. 5662, 9-19-2022)

1-4A-3: AMENDMENTS TO RULES OF PROCEDURE:

The rules listed in this article shall be in effect upon their adoption by ordinance and until such time as they are amended. These rules listed in this article shall be amended by a two-thirds vote of all of the members of the city council and only if the proposed amendments have been introduced into the record at a prior meeting. (Ord. 5662, 9-19-2022)

1-4A-4: PARLIAMENTARY RULES TO GOVERN:

In all cases not provided for herein, the city council shall use the most recent edition of Robert's Rules of Order to decide questions of parliamentary procedure, where it may be applicable and appropriate. (Ord. 5662, 9-19-2022)

1-4A-5: ORDER OF SEATING:

Council members shall occupy the respective seats in the council chambers assigned to them by the mayor. (Ord. 5662, 9-19-2022)

1-4A-6: OFFICIAL ACTION:

City council shall exercise power only in a duly convened meeting by passing a motion, resolution, amendment, or an ordinance. No motion, resolution, amendment, or ordinance shall be debated unless it receives a second. (Ord. 5662, 9-19-2022)