FIN 2021-04-12 Item 1A - Ordinance/Resolution - New Rules of Procedure of the Tukwila City Council

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6. A motion may be withdrawn by the maker of the motion at any time, without the need for a "second" per item 2 above. 7. A motion to amend is defined as amending a motion that is on the floor and has been seconded, by inserting or adding, striking out, striking out and inserting, or substituting. 8. A motion to call for the question shall close debate on the main motion and is nondebatable. This motion requires a second and fails without a two-thirds majority. Debate is reopened if the motion fails. 9. Motions shall be entertained in the order of precedence outlined in the current edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised (latest edition). 10. The Regular or Special Meeting Consent Agenda is adopted by a single motion. 11. When the discussion is concluded, the presiding officer shall repeat the motion prior to voting. 12. Unless otherwise provided for by statute, ordinance, or resolution, votes will be taken by voice, unless a roll call vote is requested by the Presiding Officer or any Councilmember. 13. Each member present must vote on all questions before the Council and may abstain only by reason of conflict of interest. 14. Silence of a Councilmember during a voice vote shall be recorded as an affirmative vote except where such a Councilmember abstains because of a stated conflict of interest. 15. No vote may be cast by proxy. 16. The City Council votes on the motion as restated. If the vote is unanimous, the presiding officer shall state that the motion has been passed unanimously by the number of Councilmembers present, such as "7-0." If the vote is not unanimous, the presiding officer shall state the number of Councilmembers voting in the affirmative and the number voting opposed and whether the motion has passed or failed. 17. In case of a tie vote on any motion, the motion fails. 18. In cases where there seems to be no opposition, or on questions of little importance, the presiding officer may seek approval by unanimous consent. 19. When the Council concurs with an item that does not require a formal motion, the presiding officer will summarize the Council's consensus at the conclusion of the discussion. G. Reconsidering a Vote After the question has been decided, any Councilmember who voted in the majority may move for reconsideration of the motion. The motion being reconsidered must be made at the same or next Regular Meeting. 8 4/5/21 16