| (a) Every regular, special, or called meeting of the
Council or a member board shall be open to the public as provided
by the Government Code, Chapter 551 ("the Open Meetings Act").
(b) A quorum for the Council or a member board shall
consist of a majority of all the respective members as designated
by statute. When a quorum is present, a motion before the body is
carried by an affirmative vote of the majority of the members present
and participating in the vote.
(c) The presiding officers of the Council and member
boards may make and second motions, as well as vote on any matter
brought before their respective body without the necessity of relinquishing
the chair.
(d) The Council and each member board shall provide
the public with a reasonable opportunity to appear before the respective
body and offer public comment on any issue under the Council's or
member board's jurisdiction. Persons wishing to offer public comment
must sign in at the beginning of the meeting and may speak during
the public comment portion of the meeting. The presiding officer shall
maintain decorum and orderly proceedings, and may limit the time allowed
for each individual providing public comment.
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