| Quorum - at least 4 Council Members must
be present in order to conduct a regular meeting of Council.
Ordinance - legislative act or a local
law, normally requiring 2 readings at separate meetings.
The ordinance becomes effective after the approval of the
Mayor or the override of the Mayor's veto by a supermajority
of Council (5 members voting to override the veto).
Resolution - used to adopt policies or
direct certain actions, only one reading needed. The Mayor
does not have the ability to veto a Resolution.
Referral - if Council would like more
information on an ordinance, resolution or issue, the item
may be referred to a Committee for review and recommendation.
Executive Sessions - a session closed
to the public and press for the discussion of litigation,
personnel or contractual matters.
Consent Agenda - Resolutions, awards of
contracts, or motions that are considered routine, are not
contentious and do not require discussion. There is no discussion
on any part of the consent agenda, unless it is removed
from the consent agenda by the request of any member of
Council. |
