§ 13. Quorum.  


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  • A majority of the members of the council shall constitute a quorum to do business, but a lesser number may adjourn from time to time and compel the attendance of absent members in the manner prescribed by ordinance. A vote regarding adjournment or the attendance of absent members may be adopted by a majority of the members present; but in all other matters upon which the council may vote, a majority vote of all members of the council in office shall be necessary for adoption. In the event of the existence of six (6) or more vacancies, the remaining members shall constitute a quorum and may conduct all necessary business until such vacancies are filled. In all matters upon which the council votes, the individual votes shall be recorded by the clerk in the minutes of the council, and shall be a public record.

(Ord. No. 47586, § 1 (Prop. 1), 1-17-77)