2012/07/25 Council Agenda Packet

3) In the case of a budget amendment ordinance when there is a proposed decrease within any portion of the total appropriation provided for in any one fund or a re- appropriation of the same fund for another purpose, it must receive the affirmative vote of at least a majority plus one of the whole Council (5 vote minimum — RCW 35.33.121(5)). G. In the case of a motion to "Call for the Question," council member making the motion must first be recognized by the President. The motion must receive a second. If the motion receives a second, the presiding officer will entertain discussion on the motion. If the motion receives an affirmative vote of the majority of those voting, vote will be taken on the main motion. If the motion fails, further discussion will occur on the main motion. NEW SECTION: FILLING VACANCIES Consistent with the Charter, Council will determine by majority vote the process to be followed in filling any vacancy. Council will endeavor to reach out to the community to seek interested and qualified persons for purposes of filling any vacancy. NEW SECTION: EXECUTIVE SESSION No minutes shall be taken of Executive Session. Council members shall not record or take notes during Executive Session in any manner unless authorized by a majority of the Council. All documents shown to Council members during Executive Session shall be returned to the City Attorney. A copy of any recording or notes shall be provided to the City Attorney and shall be considered a public record. Members shall keep all information discussed in Executive Session confidential, provided that nothing shall prevent members from disclosing any discussions that violate the Open Public Meeting Act. Members refusing to comply with these limitations may be excluded from Executive Session. SECTION 6: REVIEW Council will review this Resolution annually. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF , 2012 Council person Introducing Resolution Council President