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COUNCIL MEETING RULES MOTIONS • Phrase motion so maker is in agreement with motion. • Member is restricted from speaking against his or her motion, but can vote against the motion. • Once a motion is made, someone must second it prior to any discussion; this person does not have to agree with the motion, only that the issue should be discussed. • Maker of the motion is the first to speak and sell the motion. • Issues are not debatable until motions are made and restated by secretary or Mayor. DISCUSSION • While a motion is pending, members can amend it, postpone it,put it aside, or send it to a committee. • If Discussion wanders, Mayor: "Is there any further discussion on motion made?" • Non-members do not speak unless given permission. • Only one person may speak at a time, beginning with the person who made the motion. • Anyone who has not spoken gets recognized before anyone who has spoken. • No member shall speak more than two times on any one motion, on any one day. • A speech can be 10 minutes-otherwise a motion: "I move that the debate on the j pending motion be closed and we proceed to vote at (time)." • Do not speak until called on by the Mayor. • SIDE CONVERSATIONS ARE NOT ALLOWED. • Incorrect information can be corrected by calling to the inaccuracy. • In most meetings recognition is done by simply raising a hand and being recognized by the Mayor, or by addressing the Mayor—Madam/Mister Mayor. �. • Roll call vote is done alphabetical with Mayor last i.e. Andolshek, Greer,Nagel, Pfeiffer, Ryan, Sjoblad, Malecha.