§ 2.11. Procedure.

(a)

Meetings. The council shall meet regularly at least once in every month at such times and places as the council may prescribe by rule. Special meetings may be held on the call of the mayor or of three (3) or more members and, whenever practicable, upon no less than twelve (12) hours' notice to each member. All meetings shall be public. (Ord. No. 1022, § 8, 9-6-77/11-1-77)

Editor's note— As the provisions of subsection (a) were amended by Ord. No. 1022, adopted on Sept. 6, 1977, and approved at referendum on Nov. 1, 1977, such provisions cannot be amended by the city without a referendum, subject, however, to the provisions of F.S. § 166.031(5). The Municipal Home Rule Powers Act only affected limitations on power contained in those charters or charter amendments enacted prior to Oct. 1, 1973. See Op. Atty. Gen. 075-223.

(b)

Rules and journal. The council shall determine its own rules and order of business and shall provide for keeping a journal of its proceedings. This journal shall be a public record.

(c)

Voting. Voting may be by voice vote, except that a roll call vote shall be required on appropriation of funds or any motion upon the call of any councilman. The ayes on each roll call vote shall be recorded in the journal. Three (3) members of the council shall constitute a quorum, but a smaller number may adjourn from time to time and may compel the attendance of absent members in the manner and subject to the penalties prescribed by the rules of the council. No action of the council, except as otherwise provided in the preceding sentence and in Section 2.05 shall be valid or binding unless adopted by the affirmative vote of a majority of the members present.