Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 85-13-7 - Discussion7.1. The presiding officer shall control the discussion of the Council on each agenda item to assure full participation in accordance with these rules.7.1.1. A Member or Advisory Member shall speak only after being recognized by the presiding officer. A Member or Advisory Member recognized for a specific purpose shall limit his or her remarks to that purpose. A Member or Advisory Member, after being recognized, shall not be interrupted except by the presiding officer to enforce these rules.7.1.2. Each Member and Advisory Member shall limit his or her remarks to a reasonable length.7.1.3. The presiding officer may enter into any discussion. The presiding officer has the right to close debate and speak last on any item.7.2. Closing debate. Discussion may be closed on any item by the presiding officer. Such closure may be reversed by a vote of three (3) Members.