A. 
Robert's Rules of Order. The rules of parliamentary practice and procedure as set forth in the latest published edition of Robert's Rules of Order shall govern the Mayor and Council in all matters not otherwise provided for by the Town Charter or law.
B. 
Procedural rules do not affect validity of Council actions. No action of the Mayor and Council otherwise validly adopted shall be held invalid for failure to comply with a rule of procedure.
[Ord. No. 3-88, eff. 4-17-1988; amended by Res. No. 5-19, 10-7-2019, eff. 12-12-2019 (formerly Ch. 2, § 2-501, of the 1989 Code)]
The agenda for the meetings of the Mayor and the Council shall be formulated by the Mayor, with the assistance of the Clerk-Treasurer; provided, however, that no item shall be placed on the agenda by the Mayor without the approval of the President of the Council or, if the President is not reasonably available, with the approval of the next most senior member of the Council. The Clerk-Treasurer shall circulate the agenda to all members of the Council. Any agenda item proposed in a timely manner by two Councilmembers shall be included in the agenda.
[Ord. No. 3-88, eff. 4-17-1988; amended by Ord. No. 9-91, eff. 12-10-1991; Res. No. 5-19, 10-7-2019, eff. 12-12-2019; Ord. No. 8-20, 12-7-2020, eff. 1-21-2021 (formerly Ch. 2, § 2-502, of the 1989 Code)]
A. 
Public attendance. The general public is invited to attend any open session of the Town Council and participate in discussions when recognized by the Mayor.
B. 
Recording, photographing, broadcasting, televising.
(1) 
The public, including members of the news media, may photograph, videotape, broadcast or televise the proceedings of the Town Council at an open session if the camera or other equipment:
(a) 
Is operated without excessively bright light that disturbs the Mayor, Councilmembers or others attending the session; and
(b) 
Does not create excessive noise that disturbs the Mayor, Councilmembers or others in attendance.
(2) 
The Mayor may restrict the movement of a person who is using a recording device, camera, or broadcasting or televising equipment if necessary to maintain the orderly conduct of the session. A recording of an open session made by a member of the public, or any transcript derived from such a recording, may not be deemed a part of the record of the proceeding.
[Res. 9-14-1977; amended by Ord. No. 11-92, eff. 10-26-1992 (formerly Ch. 2, § 2-503, of the 1989 Code)]