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Rule 15. Referrals
Ald. Doran
Referrals - A request by an Alderperson to refer an item back to committee shall be automatic, unless a member of Council objects to the referral, and the objection is seconded; 2/3 4/5ths of the members present vote to approve the objection the item remains on the agenda and is not referred. A subsequent request to refer back shall be by a motion and carried by a simple majority vote of the members of the Common Council present. The Alderperson using the automatic refer-back shall present his/her rationale for taking the action. The Alderperson shall appear at the next meeting of the committee of jurisdiction. If the Alderperson is unable to attend the committee meeting, he/she shall communicate his/her intent to the Committee Chair or the Committee contact person.
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