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Parliamentary procedure provides the process for proposing, amending, approving and defeating legislative motions. Although following parliamentary procedure is not required, it can make council meetings more efficient and reduce the chances of council actions getting challenged for procedural deficiencies or being declared illegal.
Robert’s Rules of Order says that you move this motion during the same meeting at which the original motion was made. If your meeting is continued or adjourned to a later time, the motion can be made during the adjourned meeting. In addition, many governing bodies in Washington State allow the motion to be made at the next regular meeting.
I. PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE I thought state law governed the conduct of city council meetings. Why do mayors and members of city councils have to follow parliamentary procedure? Under Washington State law, councils determine their own rules: RCW 35A.12.120 “The council shall determine its own rules and order of business, and may establish ...
For further reading, download the Citizen’s Guide to Effective Conduct of Public Meetings Using Parliamentary Procedure and Robert’s Rules of Order in Washington State. Prepared by a team of parliamentarians, this free resource explains in plain English the respective roles of mayor or chair, members of the body, and the public, and answers ...
Parliamentary Procedure: A Brief Guide to Robert's Rules of Order MRSC is a private nonprofit organization serving local governments in Washington State. Eligible government agencies in Washington State may use our free, one-on-one Ask MRSC service to get answers to legal, policy, or financial questions.
Abstentions occur when a member of the legislative body declines to vote “yes” or “no” on an action. Abstentions most commonly arise when a member of the legislative body has a personal conflict of interest before the body. When that occurs, the law requires that the member abstain from voting. (Whether it is sufficient to abstain from ...
Parliamentary Procedure - Recommended Resources. Parliamentary procedure provides the process for proposing, amending, approving, and defeating legislative motions. MRSC: Parliamentary Procedure: A Brief Guide to Robert's Rules of Order ; Jurassic Parliament – Offers resources on using Robert's Rules of Order, meeting management, leadership ...
OPMA Court Decisions and AG Opinions. Open Public Meetings Act (PDF publication) Public Meeting Procedures. Council/Commission Meetings. Council/Board of Commissioners Rules of Procedure. City Council Meeting Agendas. Electronic Signatures. Parliamentary Procedure: A Brief Guide to Robert's Rules of Order.
For more information, see our page Parliamentary Procedure: A Brief Guide to Robert's Rules of Order. Council Quorum The general rule governing the transaction of council business is that a majority of the council must be present at the meeting to constitute a quorum.
MRSC has a webpage devoted to Parliamentary Procedure and publishes a number of online resources helpful to understanding Council/Board of Commissioners rules of procedure: Mayor and Councilmember Handbook. Knowing the Territory - Basic Legal Guidelines for Washington City, County, and Special District Officials. County Commissioner Guide.