No person shall be an Alderman unless he/she be at least twenty-one
(21) years of age, a citizen of the United States, and an inhabitant
and resident of the City for one (1) year next preceding his/her election,
and a resident, at the time he/she files and during the time he/she
serves, of the ward from which he/she is elected.
[R.O. 2010 §105.160(C — G); CC 1970 §2-17; Ord. No. 2-83 §2, 1-25-1983; Ord. No. 17-83 §1, 8-23-1983; Ord.
No. B08-19, 6-17-2019]
A. Regular.
The Board of Aldermen shall meet in regular session on the first (1st)
and third (3rd) Monday of each month at such time as the Board may
prescribe in the City Hall auditorium or such other place as the Mayor
shall designate or the Board shall agree on. In the event that any
such meeting date shall fall on a legal holiday, such meeting shall
be held on such other date as designated by the Mayor. The Mayor or
a majority of the Board may at a regular session of the Board agree
to cancel or reschedule any regular meeting of the Board.
B. Special.
Special meetings of the Board may be called by the Mayor or upon written
request of three (3) or more members of the Board. Notice of special
meetings shall be given, in writing, stating the nature of business
to be considered, the proposed time and place thereof, so as to be
received by all of the members of the Board at least twenty-four (24)
hours before the time set for the meeting; provided, however, that
in the event of an emergency, twenty-four (24) hours' notice may be
waived by majority vote of the Board.
C. Closed.
An executive session or closed meeting of the Board may be called
for any reason permitted by law by a majority vote of the members
of the Board present. The vote of each member of the Board must be
recorded on the issue of closing the meeting with the specific Statutory
reason for closing the meeting noted in the minutes. Attendance shall
be limited to the Mayor, members of the Board, City Administrator
and City Attorney; provided, however, that the Board may invite such
persons as they require for advice and information.
D. Quorum.
Four (4) members of the Board shall constitute a quorum to do business
but a lesser number may adjourn from time to time and may enforce
the attendance of absent members under penalties provided in this
Article.
E. Attendance.
All members of the Board of Aldermen shall attend each meeting unless
excused by the Mayor or Acting President of the Board for a good excuse
shown. Two (2) consecutive absences of a member of the Board, unexcused
as above described, shall upon proof in any impeachment proceeding
constitute a prima facie case and shall be sufficient cause for removal
from office as provided by law.
F. Addressing
The Board.
1. During the “open forum” or “citizen comments”
section of a regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen, any citizen
of the City, the representative of any business located in the City,
or his or her authorized legal representatives may address the Board
concerning any matter of the City's business or any matter over which
the Board has control. Each person addressing the Board shall give
his or her name and address in an audible tone of voice for the records
and, unless further time is granted by the Mayor or presiding officer,
shall limit his or her address to three (3) minutes. All remarks shall
be addressed to the Board as a body and not to any member thereof.
The “open forum” or “citizen comments” section
of a regular meeting is not intended for dialogue or as a question
and answer session with the Board.
2. During public hearings scheduled before the Board, any person may
address the Board regarding the matter for which the public hearing
is scheduled. Unless further time is granted by the Mayor or presiding
officer, each person addressing the Board during a public hearing
shall limit his or her address to three (3) minutes.
3. After a motion is made and seconded by members of the Board of Aldermen,
no person shall address the Board without first securing the permission
of the Mayor or presiding officer.
4. Any person may address the Board, in writing, sent to City Hall regarding
any matter.
[R.O. 2010 §105.170; CC 1970 §2-18; Ord. No. 2-83 §2, 1-25-1983]
A. Seating. Members of the Board shall occupy the respective
seats in the Board Chamber assigned to them by the Mayor.
B. Right Of Floor. When recognized by the chair, a member shall
confine himself/herself to the question under discussion, avoid personalities
and refrain from impugning the motives or character of another member.
No member shall address the chair or demand the floor while any vote
is being taken or another member is addressing the Board.
C. Conflict Of Interest. No member shall vote for any bill
in which he/she has a personal interest and shall vacate the Board
Chamber during the debate and vote on any such matter.
D. Voting. Every member present when a question is put shall
vote either "aye" or "no" unless the Board shall, for special reasons
so stated, excuse him/ her from voting. Application to be excused
from voting shall be made before the vote is called. The member having
briefly stated the reason for his/her request, the decision thereon
shall be made without debate. Upon every vote, the "ayes" and "noes"
shall be called and recorded and every motion, resolution or ordinance
shall be reduced to writing before the vote is taken thereon.
E. Right Of Appeal. Any member may appeal to the Board from
a ruling of the chair. If the appeal is seconded, the member may briefly
state his/her reasons and the Presiding Officer may briefly explain
his/her ruling; but there shall be no debate and no other member shall
participate in the discussion. For the purposes of this Section, the
chair shall not vote on the question and a tie vote shall uphold the
ruling of the chair.
F. Dissent And Protest. Any member shall have the right to
express dissent from or protest against any ordinance or resolution
and have the reason therefor entered in the record. Such dissent or
protest must be filed in writing, couched in respectful language and
presented to the Board not later than the next regular meeting following
the date of passage of the ordinance or resolution being objected
to.
Meetings of the Board of Aldermen shall be held in accordance
with Robert's Rules of Order.
[R.O. 2010 §105.200]
The style of the ordinances of the City shall be: "Be it ordained
by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Glendale, as follows:" No
ordinance shall be passed except by bill, and no bill shall become
an ordinance unless on its final passage a majority of the members
elected to the Board of Aldermen shall vote for it, and the "ayes"
and "nays" be entered on the journal. Every proposed ordinance shall
be introduced to the Board of Aldermen in writing and shall be read
by title or in full two (2) times prior to passage, both readings
may occur at a single meeting of the Board of Aldermen. If the proposed
ordinance is read by title only, copies of the proposed ordinance
shall be made available for public inspection prior to the time the
bill is under consideration by the Board of Aldermen. No bill shall
become an ordinance until it shall have been signed by the Mayor or
person exercising the duties of the Mayor's office, or shall have
been passed over the Mayor's veto, as herein provided.
[R.O. 2010 §105.210; CC 1970 §2-22; Ord. No. 2-83 §2, 1-25-1983]
Resignation by members of the Board of Aldermen shall be addressed
to the Mayor and members of the Board of Aldermen and shall be filed
with the City Clerk, who shall present the same at the next meeting
of the Board of Aldermen. The resignation shall take effect from the
date of filing with the Clerk.