HomeMy WebLinkAbout012-R-20 Amending City Council Rule 18.6 to Modify the Method to Table a Matter to a Date Certain before the Council and its Committees01 /13/2020
12-R-20
A RESOLUTION
Amending City Council Rule 18.6 to Modify the Method to Table a
Matter to a Date Certain before the Council and its Committees
WHEREAS, the City Council amends the City Council Rules and
Organization of the City Council of the City of Evanston ("City Council Rules") from time
to time; and
WHEREAS, currently the City Council can utilize the motion to hold
(18.12) and motion to table (18.6) to move an item from discussion to a future meeting;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it is best to revise the City Council
Rules to provide a clear method for utilizing a motion to table,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1. Rule 18.6 within the "Motions" section of the City Council
Rules is hereby amended to read as follows:
18.6 A motion to table any matter is not debatable. If adopted by majority vote of the
Aldermen present, all further debate on the subject shall end. The matter must be tabled
to a future date certain.
SECTION 2. That this Resolution 12-R-20 shall be in full force and effect
from and after its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
12-R-20
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Approved as to form:
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Alexandra Ruggie, A!di6fant City
Attorney