§ 2-255. Lay on table.  


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  • The motion to lay on the table shall be decided without debate, provided that before the motion is put, the mover of a debatable motion shall be allowed five (5) minutes within which to discuss the same, and he may divide his time with, or waive his right in favor of, some other member. If an amendment be laid on the table, such action shall not carry the subject matter with it. The motion to lay on the table may not be made by the mover of that which is proposed to be laid on the table. Any matter laid on the table may be brought back before the council at the same or any succeeding meeting by motion to remove from the table. The motion to remove from the table shall require, for adoption, the affirmative vote of a majority of all members in attendance at the meeting. The motion to remove from the table may not be made more than once at any meeting except by unanimous consent of all members in attendance, but there shall be no limit to the number of meetings at which the motion may be made.

(Ord. No. 81-15, § 1(4.6), 4-28-81)