2007 Rules of Order

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1.00 - ORGANIZATION

1.01 Chairperson
1.02 Majority And Minority Leaders
1.03 Acting Chairperson

SECTION 2.00 - MEETINGS

2.01 Regular Session
2.02 Special Meetings
2.03 Quorum
2.04 Chairperson to Secure a Quorum
2.05 Roll Call, Minutes, Absences
2.06 Order of Business
2.07 Order During Session
2.08 Appeal from the Chairperson's Ruling
2.09 Privilege of the Floor
2.10 Referrals to Committee
2.11 Member Not to Speak of Leave His or Her Place
2.12 Tie Vote
2.13 Priority of Business
2.14 Limitation on Time of Speech
2.15 Majority Vote
2.16 Receive and File/Receive, File and Print
2.17 Recording a Vote
2.18 Recording Ayes and Noes
2.19 Borrowing Money
2.20 Vote on Distinct Proposition
2.21 Abstentions
2.22 Speak When Recognized By Chairperson
2.23 Suspension of the Rules By Unanimous Consent
2.24 Presentation of Motion
2.25 Withdrawal of Resolution or Motion
2.26 Motions Not Amendable or Debatable
2.27 Previous Questions and Amendments
2.28 Motions for Reconsideration and Changing One's Vote
2.29 Motion to Rescind
2.30 Committee of the Whole
2.31 Committee of the Whole-No Quorum; Adjournment
2.32 Presentations to be in Writing
2.33 Time for Presentation to Clerk
2.34 Sample Resolution and Accompanying Memoranda
2.35 Solicitations
2.36 All Points of Order Not Covered By These Rules

SECTION 3.00 COMMITTEES

3.01 Rules Shall Apply to Committee Meetings
3.02 Standing and Special Committees
3.03 Chairperson Ex Officio Member of All Committees
3.04 Recording Presence or Absence of Committee Members
3.05(1) Conduct of Committees
3.05(2) Matters Referred to Department Heads
3.05(3) Report on Any Final Action of Committee
3.05(4) Committee Agenda
3.05(5) Open Items in Committee
3.06 Committee Report Made By Majority of Committee
3.07 Committee Report By Standing and Special Committee

SECTION 4.00 - BUDGET

4.01 Tentative Budget
4.02 Annual Meeting for the Adoption of Budget
4.03 Levy of School Taxes
4.04 Adoption of Budget

SECTION 5.00 - MISCELLANEOUS

5.01 Appointments and Confirmations
5.02 Purchase Over $10,000.00
5.03 Annual Reports
5.04 Offer to Purchase County-Owned Property
5.05 Reduction of Agenda
5.06 Duties of Administrative Assistants
5.07 Erie County Legislature Mail Policy
5.08 Prohibition of Use of Audible, Portable Communication Devices
5.09(1) Decorum in Legislative Chambers
5.09(2) Visitors to the Erie County Legislature
5.09(3) Floor Movement
5.09(4) Banners, Signs and Placards
5.09(5) Distribution of Literature or Materials
5.09(6) Audio Recording
5.09(7) Video Recording
5.09(8) Violations
5.10 Amendment of Rules

SECTION 6.00 - EFFECTIVE DATE

6.01 Effective Date

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