2012/07/25 Council Agenda Packet

• A motion receiving a tie vote dies; • All motions receiving a second, including a motion to table and to call for the question, are entitled to discussion before taking a vote. • Amendments are voted on first, then the main motion as amended if the amendment receives an affirmative vote; • A motion to reconsider shall be in order at a subsequent meeting and by a member voting on the prevailing side provided it is done prior to the next ensuing item of business taken up by the Council; • For a motion to prevail, it must receive an affirmative vote of a majority of those voting except: • In the case of a passage of an ordinance, grant or revocation of a franchise or license, and any resolution for the payment of money, it must receive the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the whole membership of the Council (4 vote minimum — Section 3.3 of the Charter); • In the case of an emergency ordinance made effective upon becoming valid, it must receive the affirmative vote of at least a majority plus one of the whole Council (5 vote minimum — Section 3.4 of the Charter); • 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)). (MOVED G. TO REMARKS AND DEBATES) 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. (REMOVED NEW SECTION: EXECUTIVE SESSION) SECTION 6: REVIEW Council will review this Resolution annually as it deems appropriate. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS DAY OF , 2012 Council person Introducing Resolution Council President