Instructor clarifies voting, quorum and adjournment practices for Middleton council
Dan Foth reminded Alders that any member can demand a roll‑call vote under state law, the mayor may vote only to break a tie, abstentions can create quorum issues, and that the chair may declare adjournment once agenda business is complete.
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During his presentation Aug. 4, Dan Foth reviewed voting mechanics and quorum rules applicable to Middleton. He told members they may use voice votes or show‑of‑hands, but any member may request a roll‑call vote; “once you've asked for it, then the chair has to conduct a roll call vote,” Foth said.
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