§ 2-48. Rules of presiding.

(a)

Who presides. The mayor will preside at all meetings of the council. In the absence of the mayor, the mayor pro tem will preside. In the absence of both, the manager will call the meeting to order and will preside until the councilmembers present choose one of their number to act temporarily as presiding officer. The presiding officer (except the manager) may make motions, second motions, speak and vote on any question.

(b)

Procedure. The presiding officer will preserve order, enforce the council's rules of procedure, and determine without debate, subject to the final decision of the council on appeal, all questions of procedure and order. Except as otherwise provided by state law, this Code, or by rules adopted by resolution of the council, the proceedings of the council will be conducted according to Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised.

(c)

Appeals. Any councilmember may appeal to the council a ruling of the presiding officer. The appeal will be sustained if approved by a majority of the councilmembers present.

(Code 1992, § 115.05)