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Wayne County Board adopts comprehensive Rules of Order for 2026
Summary
The Board adopted a detailed Rules of Order document covering meeting scheduling, filing deadlines, debate rules aligned with Robert’s Rules, public comment limits, quorum and weighted-voting thresholds, and executive session provisions.
The Wayne County Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution 01-26 on Jan. 5, 2026, formally adopting the Board’s Rules of Order for the year. The document specifies organizational procedures (organizational meeting on or before Jan. 8), regular meeting schedule (third Tuesday monthly at 9:00 a.m.), special meeting notice requirements, and the chair’s authority on adjournments and committee appointments.
Key procedural details include quorum defined as more than 50% of the total weighted vote, a weighted voting schedule that totals 200, and thresholds for passage: 101 affirmative weighted votes required for a simple majority and 134 for a two-thirds vote. The rules establish debate motion precedence following Robert’s Rules of Order, filing deadlines for resolutions (Rule 14 requires filing four working days prior to a meeting), committee reporting expectations, and limits on public comment under Privilege of the Floor (3 minutes per individual, 5 minutes per group, 30 minutes total unless the Chair grants additional time). The resolution was adopted by roll call with all supervisors voting yes except Supervisor Tommy Mettler, who was absent.
