Guest Linda Posted November 18, 2019 at 10:42 PM Report Share Posted November 18, 2019 at 10:42 PM Can the Aldermen vote on something during the misc & visitor's portion of a Board of Aldermen meeting? Or is it just for discussion only? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hieu H. Huynh Posted November 18, 2019 at 10:53 PM Report Share Posted November 18, 2019 at 10:53 PM No rule in RONR prohibits it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Elsman Posted November 18, 2019 at 10:56 PM Report Share Posted November 18, 2019 at 10:56 PM The common parliamentary law is that persons who are not members of a body may not speak at all. If your board of aldermen has adopted a rule to permit non members to speak during a dedicated part of a meeting, the rules that govern that part should be followed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Brown Posted November 18, 2019 at 11:52 PM Report Share Posted November 18, 2019 at 11:52 PM 1 hour ago, Guest Linda said: Can the Aldermen vote on something during the misc & visitor's portion of a Board of Aldermen meeting? Or is it just for discussion only? Your answer will almost certainly be found in own rules, ordinances, charter or state law, not in RONR . It has been my experience that City councils normally have a segment of the meeting at which members of the public can make comments. Normally, ordinances are not considered during that portion. Each ordinance is normally taken up as it is reached on the agenda your rules may differ and should be followed. I think it is conceivable that some motion or resolution might be presented by an alderman from the floor as a result of such a discussion, provided that motions from the floor without notice can be taken up. That is something not addressed by RONR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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