§ 2.11 - Procedure - Vermont Statutes

§ 17-2.11. Procedure

(a) Meetings. The council shall meet regularly at least once in every month at such times and places as the council may prescribe by rule. Special meetings may be held on the call of the mayor or of three or more members, and, whenever practicable upon no less than 12 hours' notice to each member. All meetings shall be public; however, the council may recess for the purpose of discussing in a closed or executive session any matter which would tend to defame or prejudice the character or reputation of any person, provided that the general subject matter for consideration is expressed in the motion for such session and that final action thereon shall not be taken by the council until the matter is placed on the agenda.

(b) Rules and journal. The council shall determine its own rules and order of business and shall provide for keeping a journal of its proceedings. This journal shall be a public record.

(c) Voting. Voting, except on procedural motions, shall be by roll call and the ayes and nays shall be recorded in the journal. Three members of the council shall constitute a quorum, but a smaller number may meet from time to time and may compel the attendance of absent members in the manner and subject to the penalties prescribed by the rules of the council. No action of the council, except as otherwise provided in this charter, shall be valid or binding unless adopted by the affirmative vote of three or more members of the council.