Committee recommends recognizing 'motion' and adding clearer legislative definitions
Members agreed the charter should formally recognize 'motion' as a council action and considered model language from Hubert Heights, Huber and Union to clarify what constitutes a motion versus legislation. Staff to propose precise definitions consistent with the charter’s tone.
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The committee identified a gap: the charter notes council acts "by motion" but does not define what a motion is or how it differs from legislation. Katie said defining motions would add completeness and suggested taking a middle-ground approach similar to Huber or Union rather than the highly detailed Tipp City approach.
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