Submitted By: William E. Sexton, City Attorney
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Presentation By: William E. Sexton
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Department: City Attorney
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Amendment of Rules of Order of the City Council, City of Ocala, Florida
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Operational Excellence
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
The City Council previously directed staff to review and provide a draft revision for the Rules of Order and Procedure for the City Council of the City of Ocala, Florida.
The last time that rules were amended was March of 2019. That prior version is provided for review and reference. It is not clear when the rules were comprehensively reviewed and revised prior to that.
Staff has prepared a draft revision which is presented to City Council for its review and consideration. If City Council approves this proposed revision, it will be effective for the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting April 16, 2024.
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
The City Council finds and concludes that the orderly conduct of its meetings is paramount for the conduct of the business of the City of Ocala, Florida. Adopting a set of Rules of Oder and Procedure for the City Council of the City of Ocala, Florida serves a public purpose and is in the best interest of the City of Ocala, Florida, and its citizens.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
N/A
LEGAL REVIEW:
This draft revision for the Rules of Order and Procedure for the City Council of the City of Ocala, Florida was prepared and reviewed by the City Attorney’s Office.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
• Table
• Deny