Title
A MOTION TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED 2013 COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE.
Executive Summary: A proposed schedule of regular and workshop meetings for 2013 has been prepared for Council's review and approval.
Body
Legislative History
The Charter states that the Council shall meet regularly at such times as prescribed by its rules, but not less frequently than twice each month. Pursuant to the Codified Ordinances, Chapter 220, regular meetings of Council shall be held in the Council Chambers at 27 East Main Street on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m., and workshop meetings of City Council shall generally take place on Tuesdays on the weeks following the first and third Wednesday regular Council meetings and shall be held at 7:30 p.m. Historically, City Council annually reviews and approves a meeting schedule for the following year.
Purpose & Explanation
The proposed schedule follows the established rules of Council, allowing recess periods in mid-summer and in late December, which include holidays recognized by the City.
Timing Considerations
Upon approval, Council meeting and workshop dates for 2013 will be published.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends approval of the proposed 2013 Council Meeting Schedule.
Submitted by,
Elizabeth Slagle, Clerk of Council