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Thanks guys. This is a big help. If I can get more information from my friend who said the can be a motion to vote on the floor I'll be sure to come back and post. I appreciate everyone's help.

Thanks guys. The friend that gave me the idea that a motion can be made that calls for a vote on the floor from the audience also sent me the link below. What I am asking about is in there but I'm having a hard time finding the right section. https://westsidetoastmasters.com/resources/roberts_rules/chap18.html#mot1

Sorry guys, that was my bad. I meant to type "RROO", as in Robert's Rules of Order.

We have a city council hearing coming up in New England. I'm wondering if I can create a motion to have a particular matter voted on by the attendees (audience) at the hearing. I heard from a friend that this can be done at Selectmen hearings but not city council ones. I'm not sure what to think. Does anyone have knowledge in this area? Thanks.

Thank you Josh. This is a big help. I'll take a look at our state and local laws. Much appreciated.

Hi. There's a hearing coming up in our New England town and I'd like to suggest to the city council to have something put on a ballot as a referendum question. I heard that if an audience member mentions this to the city council at a hearing they have to take some kind of action. Does anyone have any knowledge on this subject? I searched through my newly acquired RROI book but didn't find anything. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Thank you. I've very new at this and for some reason never would have thought to look at the city charter - and city attorney! Thank you for this. By the way, do you think I should look at the state's general laws too? Hi Richard, Thanks. Guest Zev steered me in the direction of the attorney so that should address the legal aspect. I'm just realizing now that you suggest looking at the state law. I'll be doing this today. We're under pressure time-wise, so I'll be on this today. Thanks.

First post here. I live in the USA and I'm trying to determine if a city's historical commission can put things on a city council agenda without mayoral involvement. Also, as a rule, I'd like to figure out if the mayor has the authority to stop the historical commission from these types of actions. The subject matter is the National Register of Historic Places and the manner in which nomination applications are handled at the local level. I'd be happy to go into more detail if necessary. Thanks.