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Council votes to amend meeting rules on abstentions and motions for reconsideration; ordinance passes 4–1
5551786 · May 12, 2025
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Summary
The council amended municipal code sections governing abstentions and the right to request reconsideration to align with Robert’s Rules of Order; the ordinance passed 4–1, with Mayor Burke casting the lone no vote.
The City Council approved an ordinance amending municipal code provisions that govern how abstentions are treated and who may move to reconsider actions, aligning local rules more closely with Robert’s Rules of Order.
City Attorney Fred Galante explained that under Robert’s Rules an abstention is treated as a ‘‘non‑vote’’ and does not count toward…
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