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Avon council debates roll‑call votes vs. voice/hand votes but makes no rule change
Town of Avon Town Council · December 5, 2025
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Summary
Council reviewed its rules and procedures and discussed whether to continue routine roll‑call votes or move to voice/hand votes except when a member requests roll call; legal counsel cited Robert's Rules and noted any member may require a roll call, so effective change would require consensus.
Council members reviewed pages 25–26 of the council’s rules and procedures to clarify voting options. Town Manager Ryan explained that the written rules allow the presiding officer to declare consensus and use voice or hand votes so long as no member…
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