Sec. 2-1.116. Reconsideration.

   At the meeting at which an otherwise final vote is taken on any question, including a quasi-judicial determination, any member voting with the majority may move reconsideration of the matter. Such a motion made and seconded shall suspend consideration of the matter until the next succeeding meeting of the Board, at which time it shall have precedence over every other motion, except for a motion to adjourn. The matter shall not be deemed final until disposition of the motion for consideration. (Rule 15, Ord. 555, as amended by § 5, Ord. 1227, eff. November 5, 1998)

Sec. 2-1.117. Procedural irregularities.

   No deviation from or failure to follow the procedure set forth in this article and Articles 2 and 3 of this chapter shall invalidate any action or decision of the Board unless such deviation or failure shall have effectively prejudiced the rights of any person of the County. (Rule 16, Ord. 555)

Sec. 2-1.118. Motions requiring a two-thirds vote.

   Any motion to extend or limit debate or to move the previous question or cut off debate shall require a two-thirds vote of the Board. (§ 6, Ord. 1227, eff. November 5, 1998)

Article 2. Rules Governing Conduct of Business

Sec. 2-1.201. Purpose.

   The purpose of this article is to provide rules for the conduct of all business, except judicial or quasi-judicial hearings of the Board, to the end that matters can be expeditiously processed. (Rule 21, Ord. 555)

Sec. 2-1.202. Requests for appearance: Filing.

   A request for appearance concerning any matter to be presented and acted upon by the Board at a regular meeting shall be filed in the office of the Clerk of the Board not later than 5:00 p.m. on the Tuesday preceding the regular meeting. Unless a request for appearance is so filed, a matter will not be considered by the Board until the next succeeding regular meeting of the Board. Any matter may be considered upon the request of any member of the Board present at the meeting. (Rule 22, Ord. 555, as amended by § 1, Ord. 605, § 2, Ord. 695, eff. January 23, 1974, and § 1, Ord. 756, eff. May 6, 1976)

Sec. 2-1.203. Requests for appearance: Form.

   Requests for appearance shall be on the form provided and shall specifically set forth both the matter to be discussed and the action requested of the Board, together with sufficient copies of all documentary, informational, or supporting materials. (Rule 23, Ord. 555)

Sec. 2-1.204. County Counsel approval of contracts, ordinances, and resolutions.

   All contracts and proposed ordinances and resolutions not prepared by the office of the County Counsel shall be referred to his office for approval as to form. (Rule 24, Ord. 555)

Sec. 2-1.205. Agenda.

   An agenda shall be prepared by the Clerk of the Board before each meeting of the Board, and an abstract of all matters requiring action shall be set forth therein. (Rule 25, Ord. 555)