10.D.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 10/15/2013
- From:
- Elizabeth A. Burke, City Clerk
Information
TITLE:
Consideration and Approval of Amendments: Flagstaff City Council Rules of Procedure.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the proposed changes to Rule 5.01 (Order of Business [to allow Public Participation at the beginning of the 6:00 p.m. session of Regular Meetings]) and Rule 10.7 (amendments to ordinances between first and final read) of the Flagstaff City Council Rules of Procedure.
Policy Decision or Reason for Action:
During the recent Council Retreat a discussion was held on proposed changes to the Council's Rules of Procedure that would allow for Public Participation at the beginning of the 6:00 p.m. portion of Regular Council Meetings, and also to permit amendments to ordinances between the first and final reads. The attached changes reflect the discussion held at that time.
Financial Impact:
None
Connection to Council Goal:
11. Effective governance
Previous Council Decision on This:
The City Council discussion potential changes to the Rules of Procedure at the end of the recent Council Retreat.
Options and Alternatives:
1) Approve the proposed changes
2) Not approve the proposed changes
3) Approve other changes
2) Not approve the proposed changes
3) Approve other changes
Background/History:
Discussion was recently held during the Council Retreat by the City Council on possible changes to the Rules of Procedure that would provide for Public Participation to be held at the beginning of the 6:00 p.m. portion of regular Council meetings. It also removes the second Public Participation at the end of the 6:00 p.m. portion of the meeting, understanding that it is the Mayor's prerogative to continue Public Participation from the beginning of the meeting to the end, if deemed necessary. Additionally, wording has been added to provide for amendments to an ordinance between the first read and final read. The attached document reflects those changes discussed.
Community Involvement:
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