(a) Rules of Council. As authorized by the Xenia City Charter, the Council may adopt Rules of Council to govern the procedures and order for all its meetings; to establish its duties and privileges; to establish the duties and privileges of its officers and appointed officials; to establish standing committees and the procedures for the establishment of select committees; to establish the procedures for investigations by the Council; and to address any other items related to the organization or business of the Council. Such Rules may be adopted, rescinded, or amended by motion.
(Charter 4.14(E))
(b) Code of Conduct. Such Rules of Council may also set forth specific standards of conduct for the members of Council, beyond those specified in the Charter, and may provide sanctions for the violations of such code of conduct, as the Council deems appropriate.
(Charter 4.10)
(c) Limitations. Any such Rules of Council shall be in compliance with the Xenia City Charter and any applicable provisions of the Xenia City Code or Ohio Revised Code.
(d) Robert's Rules of Order. In the absence of any Rules of Council, the procedures and order for all meetings of the Council shall be governed by Robert's Rules of Order.
(Ord. 2021-23. Adopted 12/29/21)