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Rule 14. Call the Question
Ald. Doran
Call the Question - The motion to call the question cannot be used when the speaker yields to another and then regains the floor. No member can call the question while speaking to the issue. Note: The motion to call the question is not debatable per Robert’s Rules. The motion to call the previous question will be allowed during deliberations of the Committee of the Whole. At the time the question is called, the Chair will announce how many Alderpersons are in line to speak. (Add): The question will be called only if 4/5ths of the members present approve.
Replace the first proposed rule change (The question will be callled only if 4/5ths of the members present approve) with:
(Add): The opportunity to call the question will be allowed only if each member present has been given an opportunity to speak on the item for which the motion to call the question has been requested.
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