CITY OF SAPI MARCOS , CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL POLICY
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CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AS BUSINESS MEETINGS A - 11 1 1 of 1 Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines regarding the intent and purpose of City Council meetings.
Background
City Council meetings are a normal business meeting that is held on a regular basis on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. The meetings are for business purposes and are not to be used by either Councilmembers or members of the public as campaign or political forums for themselves or other candidates.
During Citywide election and
candidates is to utilize the City
coverage for their campaign. This
City, particularly in regard to
business matters.
Policy
campaign periods, the tendency for some
Council meetings as a forum to provide media
has created problems in the functioning of the
the timely and efficient completion of City
It is the policy of the City Council that:
1. The City Council meetings are for the sole purpose of insuring the smooth, orderly, reasonable and effective and timely conduct of municipal business matters.
2. The Mayor or presiding officer of these business meetings has the authority to chair the meetings in accordance with Roberts Rules of Order.
3. City Council meetings are business meetings and are to be used as such and not for the purposes of providing forums for political campaigning or political rhetoric that is inconsistent with orderly business functions.
Documents Relating to this Policy
1. Resolution No. 84 - 1948.
2. Each Agenda has this policy outlined at the top of the Agenda sheet.