Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 85-13-6 - Opening the Meeting6.1. Call to order. The Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson of the Council shall call the meeting to order at the appointed hour. In the absence of the Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson, the Commissioner shall call the meeting to order and a temporary presiding officer shall then be selected as set forth under section 6.2 of this rule.6.2. Presiding officer. The Chairperson, or in the Chairperson's absence or incapacity, the Vice-Chairperson, shall be the presiding officer at the meeting of the Council. If both the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson are absent, the Commissioner, or his or her designee, shall call the meeting to order and the Members present shall select a presiding officer by a majority vote of present Members. In the absence of such vote, the Commissioner, or his or her designee, shall remain and continue to be the presiding officer of the meeting.6.3. Roll call. Before proceeding with the business of the Council, the Chairperson shall call the roll of Members and Advisory Members present, and ensure that the names are recorded in the minutes of the meeting. The Chairperson or presiding officer shall determine the presence of a quorum as required by these rules.6.4. Order of consideration of agenda items. Except as otherwise provided in these rules, each agenda item shall be considered in numerical order. Each agenda item shall be separately announced for purposes of discussion and consideration.