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A Resolution Repealing Resolution 42-13 And Any Previous Resolutions Adopting Other Amendments To Prior Editions Of The "City Of Colorado Springs Rules And Procedures Of City Council" And Adopting The "City Of Colorado Springs Rules And Procedures Of City Council" Effective March 9, 2021
Presenter:
Emily Evans, City Council Administrator
Michel Montgomery, Deputy City Council Administrator
Carly Hoff, Legislative Analyst II
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Summary:
City Council, Council Staff, City Attorney's Office, and City Clerk have completed a comprehensive revision of the Rules and Procedures of City Council. The comprehensive revision was initiated to:
-Ensure consistent language, terminology, and formatting
-Update rules and procedures to mirror current Council practices
-Remove outdated and obsolete rules and procedures
-Address Council requested rule changes
Major revisions were made the to the following rules and procedures:
? Public Participation (2-7)
-A one hour time limit is proposed for Citizens Discussion to allow for better agenda planning. The President and/or majority of Council has the discretion to extend the time. Topics in excess of an hour could indicate the need for a Special Meeting or Town Hall. Expounds upon reasons a citizen may be barred from a meeting and when law enforcement is engaged.
? City Council Recognitions (2-8)
-Staff proposes using Resolutions for all meeting recognitions to create consistency with retirement and other department initiated recognitions. Reserving proclamations for outside of Council meetings. The current practice requires all recognitions (resolutions or proclamations) must have the support of five (5) Councilmembers to be placed on an agenda.
? Reconsideration of Vote (3-13.A.9)
Councilmembers must state reason for reconsideration and applicable facts.
? Boards, Commissions, and Committees (Part 5)
-Defines types (City Council Appointed, President's, Sub...
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