An itemized agenda, along with all necessary supporting documentation, shall be furnished to each member of the Council no later than the close of business on the Friday preceding the regular Council meeting. In the case of emergency matters which could not have been reasonably foreseen in sufficient time to comply with this section, a revised agenda will be furnished to each member of the Council prior to the opening of the Council meeting.
Statutory reference:
See similar provisions, ILCS Ch. 5, Act 120, § 2.02
Editor's note on voting:
An Alderman is not required to vote on a motion, resolution or ordinance. His failure to vote, however, will not invalidate a resolution or motion which does not require the affirmative vote of a particular percentage of the corporate authorities where the majority of those exercising their franchise are in favor of the motion or resolution.
In dealing with an ordinance involving liability, expenditure or appropriation wherein an affirmative vote of a majority of the corporate authorities holding office is required, the philosophy is this: “If a member of a public body is present at a meeting, he is obliged to vote, except if he has an interest in the matter that is before the public body, and if he does not vote, his failure to do so must be construed as concurring with the majority. The non-vote will be counted in the column of the majority of those voting.