City of Caruthersville, MO Article II Rules of Order and Procedure

Section 110.210 Order of Business.

[Code 1961 §4.16; CC 1983 §2-53]

A. Regular Meetings. The order of business of the regular meeting of the City Council shall proceed in the following order:

1. Call to order.

2. Roll call.

3. Approval of published minutes and reports.

4. Approval of accounts and claims (bills).

5. Presentation of petitions, letters and other communications.

6. Unfinished business.

7. Committee reports.

8. Call for business from the floor.

9. New business.

10. Introductions of bills.

11. Resolutions and motions.

12. Adjournment.

B. Special Meetings. At special meetings the order of business shall be as follows:

1. Message or statement from the President of the Council as to the cause of convening the Council in special session.

2. Consideration and disposition of the business mentioned in the President's message or statement.

3. Motion to adjourn.

Section 110.220 Rules of Procedure.

[Code 1961 §4.22; CC 1983 §2-54]

All meetings of the City Council shall be conducted in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order, except as otherwise provided in this Code.