§ 11. Rules of Procedure and Quorum Requirements.

The council shall, by ordinance, determine its own rules and order of business and the rules shall provide that citizens of the city shall have a reasonable opportunity to be heard at any meeting in regard to any matter under consideration. The council shall provide for minutes to be taken and recorded of all meetings, and such minutes shall be a public record. Voting, except on procedural motions, shall be by roll call and each member's vote shall be recorded in the minutes. Five (5) council members, including the mayor, shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of transaction of business and no action of the council shall be valid or binding unless adopted by the affirmative vote of five (5) or more members of the council including the mayor, unless applicable state law requires a greater number.

All members of the council present, including the mayor, shall vote upon every resolution or ordinance, except where there is a conflict of interest, the reason for which shall be stated concisely.

(Election, 5-1-1993)