(A) Robert’s Rules of Order. Robert’s Rules of Order, Revised, the latest edition, shall be the controlling authority on all questions of parliamentary law and procedure not specifically covered by the rules adopted by the Common Council for the conduct of business or by statute or ordinance.
(B) Quorum. A majority of all the members- elect of the Common Council shall constitute a quorum.
(C) Voting.
(1) The presiding officer shall decide whether any question is carried by affirmative or negative vote; provided that if in doubt or if a roll call vote be demanded, the Council shall decide by roll call vote.
(2) All votes upon the passage of ordinances and resolutions, upon motions to suspend the rules or motions to reconsider, shall be by roll call.
(3) Upon a roll call vote on any question, after any one member shall have voted, it shall not be in order for any members to other remarks except in explanation of his vote, which he may do only simultaneously with the casting of his vote.
(4) Any member may demand a roll call upon any question to be voted upon by the Council, and when such demand is made the Clerk-Treasurer shall call the roll.
(D) Secret ballot voting. A secret ballot vote may not be taken at any meeting of the Common Council on any matter.
(Ord. G-81-1000, passed 4-5-82)