§ 1:12. Motions and amendments.

(a)

Motions generally.

(1)

After the item on the agenda is read aloud, the public hearing shall be held.

(2)

At the conclusion of the public hearing the floor shall be opened for motions.

(3)

All main motions, substitute motions, and subsequent motions require a second and unless otherwise specified by law, must be approved by a majority vote of the entire metropolitan council.

(b)

Main motion. A main motion is a motion that is made while no other motion is pending. Unless otherwise specified by law, a main motion requires seven (7) affirmative votes in order to be approved.

(c)

Substitute motions. A substitute motion is considered to be a total replacement of the original motion if seconded and shall be voted on prior to the main motion. Only one (1) substitute motion may be considered at a time. If the substitute motion passes, no further votes are required and the item is adopted according to the provisions of the substitute motion. If the substitute motion fails to pass, other amendments, either complete substitutes or minor amendments, may be offered and voted upon prior to consideration of the main motion.

(d)

Amendments. Amendments require a vote in order to amend the main motion. If the amendment passes, the main motion will stand as amended and will have to be voted on as amended.

(e)

Subsequent motions. If a main motion fails to receive seven (7) affirmative votes, other motions, including a motion to postpone action on an item or defer action on an item to a subsequent meeting, may be entertained before the chair proceeds to the next order of business on the agenda.

(Ord. No. 11652, § 4, 2-9-00; Ord. No. 16008, § 1, 7-22-15)