Rules of Procedure and Organization of the County Council

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RULE NO. 9 VOTING 1. There shall be four (4) methods of voting: (a) By voice (b) By raising of hands (c) By unanimous consent (d) By roll call 2. The method of voting at Council Meetings shall be determined by the Chairperson, provided that if a vote is not unanimous, the Chairperson shall announce the names of those members voting in the minority and those who are absent. The Chairperson shall state the question prior to calling for the vote. The County Clerk shall record each vote in the minutes and report the result to the Chairperson who shall announce whether the motion passed or failed. The Chairperson shall use a roll call vote: (a) When the result of a vote is not unanimous; (b) Upon the request of any member of the Council; or (c) At the discretion of the Chairperson. 3. The method of voting in Committees shall be determined by the Committee Chairperson, provided that if a vote is not unanimous, the Chairperson shall announce the names of those members voting in the minority and those who are absent. The Chairperson shall state the question prior to calling for the vote. The County Clerk shall record each vote in the minutes and report the result to the Chairperson who shall announce whether the motion passed or failed. The Chairperson shall use a roll call vote: (a) When the result of a vote is not unanimous; (b) Upon the request of any member of the Committee; or (c) At the discretion of the Chairperson. 4. When a voice or roll call vote is called, each member shall answer in a clear irmative, or if voting in the negative. When one or more members are participating from remote locations via videoconference, all members shall activate their microphones prior to voicing their vote. 9-1