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Council Procedures & Meeting Management Flashcards

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  1. What is the role of the presiding officer when a council member raises a 'point of personal privilege'?

    Answer: Immediately recognize it and allow the member to speak

    A point of personal privilege relates to the comfort, rights, or reputation of a member and is recognized immediately by the chair.

  2. Under most state open meetings laws, which subject matter is NOT a permissible basis for an executive session?

    Answer: Discussion of the annual budget priorities

    General budget policy discussion must occur in open session; only narrowly defined topics like litigation, real estate, and personnel qualify for executive session.

  3. When the council considers a measure that requires a 'super-majority,' what vote threshold is typically required?

    Answer: Two-thirds of members present

    Super-majority requirements most commonly mandate a two-thirds vote, often used for emergency ordinances or overriding vetoes.

  4. A council adopts a motion 'without objection.' This procedure is also known as:

    Answer: Unanimous consent

    Unanimous consent (also called without objection) allows the council to take action without a formal vote when no member objects.

  5. Which best describes the 'order of business' in a typical municipal council meeting?

    Answer: A set agenda structure prescribed by ordinance or rules of procedure

    The order of business is typically prescribed by the council's adopted rules of procedure or municipal code to ensure consistency.

  6. If a council member moves to 'divide the question,' the intent is to:

    Answer: Split a motion containing multiple distinct parts into separate votes

    Dividing the question separates a motion with multiple independent parts so each can be debated and voted on individually.

  7. A council member who voted on the prevailing side of a motion may later move to reconsider. The most likely reason for this rule is:

    Answer: To prevent losing sides from endlessly re-litigating decisions

    Limiting reconsideration motions to prevailing-side members prevents losing parties from using reconsideration as a delay tactic.