Establishing additional parameters for introducing items under Other Business at meetings
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Councillor Votes
Full Resolution Text
Motions: Other Business It is proposed that additional parameters be established for the introduction of items under “Other Business.” A Member may add a Notice of Motion to a Meeting Agenda only where the notice has been provided to the City Clerk at least seven days prior to the Meeting, the matter is being brought forward at General Committee (and not Council), and the Member is present at the Meeting. Alternatively, at a Committee meeting (but not Council), a Member may introduce a motion under “Other Business” on a two-thirds vote. As a result, motions cannot be introduced under “Other Business” at Council unless Council first agrees to suspend the rules. These controls are intended to promote predictability, transparency, and procedural fairness in the management of Meeting Agendas.