HomeMy WebLinkAbout32. Discussion of Council Rules OSHKOSH COMMON COUNCIL RULES OF ORDER
OJHKQIH ADOPTED APRIL 17, 2012
ON THE WATER
1. Individuals speaking to the Council regarding agenda items are limited to five (5)
minutes, one appearance per agenda item per person. (NOTE: Exception to the
five (5) minutes may be made at the discretion of the Council.) Whenever the
Council proposes an amendment to a resolution or ordinance, the Council will
permit additional public comment specific only to the amendment and its effect.
2. The Mayor may relinquish the gavel to address any agenda item before the Council
for consideration.
3. Individuals speaking to the Council under the heading "Citizen Statements to
Council" are limited to five (5) minutes. Individuals may address Council only and
must address items that are not listed on the Council meeting agenda, except for
those items listed under "Council Member Statements", are limited to issues that
have an impact on the City of Oshkosh and that the Common Council may address
at a future meeting, and must not include endorsements of any candidates or other
electioneering. (NOTE: Exception to the five (5) minutes may be made at the
discretion of the Council.)
4. Council members speaking under the heading "Council Member Announcements,
Statements & Discussion" are limited to five (5) minutes and must not include
endorsements of any candidates or other electioneering. (NOTE: Exception to the
five (5) minutes may be made at the discretion of the Council.) Council members
shall inform the City Clerk by 12:00 noon on the day prior to the Council meeting of
such statements.
5. Council Members must have agenda items submitted by 12:00 noon on the day
prior to the Council meeting.
6. Upon the request of a Council Member an item will be pulled from the consent
agenda and be considered as a separate issue. (NOTE: If the Council Member
informs the Mayor of the request before noon on the day of the Council meeting the
Mayor will notify the City Clerk to revise the agenda indicating the change.)
7. The Deputy Mayor shall be responsible for ensuring that the annual evaluation of
the City Manager is accomplished and the goals for the City Manager are
developed and approved annually.
8. To be considered an excused absence from a Council Meeting a Council Member
will give notice to the Mayor and City Clerk prior to the meetings start time.