The deliberations of the Council shall be in accordance with the these bylaws and shall be conducted by the presiding officer. Any procedural decision by the presiding officer may be overruled by a majority vote of the Council.
When a question has been put and decided, it shall be in order for any member to move for reconsideration thereof at the same meeting or at the subsequent meeting.
Public participation in the regular meeting shall be limited to the public portion of such meeting. Comments by the public in this portion of the meeting shall be limited to five minutes per speaker. The presiding officer may relax this time limit at his discretion. Questions shall be directed to the presiding officer, but any member of the governing body may answer or comment.