CMO Council Procedures & Meeting Management 3

Question 1

What is an 'executive session' in the context of municipal council meetings?

Accepted Answer

A closed session exempt from public attendance for specific legal purposes

Answer

Executive sessions are closed meetings permitted by law for topics such as personnel matters, litigation, or real estate negotiations.

Question 2

If a quorum is lost during a council meeting due to members leaving, the presiding officer should:

Accepted Answer

Declare the meeting adjourned for lack of quorum

Answer

Without a quorum, the council cannot transact official business and the meeting must be adjourned.

Question 3

The consent agenda is used primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Bundle non-controversial routine items for a single vote

Answer

A consent agenda groups routine, non-controversial items so the council can approve them with a single vote, saving meeting time.

Question 4

When a council member makes a substitute motion, it replaces:

Accepted Answer

The entire original motion on the floor

Answer

A substitute motion replaces the entire original motion rather than just modifying a part of it.

Question 5

Under the Sunshine Law concept, which of the following gatherings most likely constitutes an illegal meeting?

Accepted Answer

A majority of council members meeting privately to discuss pending legislation

Answer

A quorum of council members meeting privately to discuss public business typically violates open meetings laws.

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