§ 2-34. Order of business and opening of meetings.

(a)

The following order of business shall be observed at meetings of the council:

(1)

Call to order.

(2)

Invocation.

(3)

Pledge of allegiance to flag.

(4)

Calling of the roll.

(5)

Reading and consideration of the minutes of previous meeting.

(6)

Presentations/proclamations.

(7)

Public comments.

(8)

Reports of standing committees.

(9)

Reports from special committees and board liaisons.

(10)

Report of the mayor.

(11)

Reports/remarks of councilmembers.

(12)

Administrative reports.

(13)

Report of claims presented against the city.

(14)

Public hearings.

(15)

Old business.

(16)

New business.

(17)

Appointments.

(18)

Resolutions.

(19)

Closing comments.

(20)

Executive session.

(21)

Adjournment.

(b)

All meetings of the council shall be opened by the mayor by rapping a gavel for attention, then designating some suitable person there present to serve as chaplain to give the invocation, then standing and facing the flag of the United States and leading the persons present in recitation of the pledge of allegiance.

(c)

During public comments period, each person addressing the council shall state their name and address or the organization or firm representation and is limited to no more than five (5) minutes. The time may be extended by the chair if deemed necessary. Once a person has had their say on a particular issue they are not permitted to once again speak on the issue unless called to answer any further questions by the council or chair.

(d)

During reports/remarks of councilmembers, members of the council may take this opportunity to report on meetings, make comments and/or express concerns regarding current issues impacting the city, or make announcements concerning topics of interest of the council.

(e)

During closing comments, members of the council may take this opportunity to extend compliments, express concerns, or make announcements concerning any topic they wish to share with staff or the public.

(f)

No business shall be taken up outside of the regular order, unless by consent of the majority of the council present and voting on such question.

(Code 1978, § 101.210; Ord. No. 11-32, § I, 7-26-11; Ord. No. 18-21, § I, 6-12-2018)