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Resolution: 77-16
File Number: 2016-0125
AMEND THE RULES OF ORDER AND PROCEDURE:
A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE RULES OF ORDER AND PROCEDURE OF THE FAYETTEVILLE
CITY COUNCIL A. 7. d. TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY COUNCIL TO ALLOW A
REPRESENTATIVE OF THE PUBLIC OPPOSING THE ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION TO USE AN
ELECTRONIC VISUAL AID PRESENTATION ON THE ISSUE
WHEREAS, if a City Council member and/or a representative of a group of citizens opposing such
ordinance or resolution desires to present an electronic visual aid, a Motion to Suspend the Rules must
be passed (requiring six affirmative votes regardless of the number of City Council members attending
the meeting); and
WHEREAS, a simple majority of the City Council members attending and voting at the meeting should
be enough to authorize a single representative of a group of citizens opposing the ordinance or resolution
to present a short electronic visual aid on the issue.
WHEREAS, a City Council member should have the same right as City staff to present an electronic
visual aid on an agenda item.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends Rule A. 7.
d. (1) by amending its last sentence to read:
"City staff, City Council members and applicants may use electronic visual aids in the City Council meeting
as part of the presentation of the agenda item."
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends Rule A. 7.
d. (2) by amending its second sentence to read as follows:
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File Number: 2016-0125
Resolution: 77-16
"A simple majority of the City Council members, present and voting, may authorize a representative of
a Fayetteville citizens' group opposing the ordinance or resolution to present an electronic visual aid not to
exceed five minutes, but no other electronic visual aid presentations will be allowed; however, the public
may submit photos, petitions, etc. to be distributed to the City Council."
PASSED and APPROVED on 4/5/2016
Attest:
Sondra E. Smith, City Clerk
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File Number: 2016-0125
Agenda Date: 4/5/2016 Version: 1 Status: Passed
In Control: City Council Meeting File Type: Resolution
Agenda Number: C. 8
AMEND THE RULES OF ORDER AND PROCEDURE:
A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE RULES OF ORDER AND PROCEDURE OF THE
FAYETTEVILLE CITY COUNCIL A. 7. d. TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY COUNCIL TO ALLOW A
REPRESENTATIVE OF THE PUBLIC OPPOSING THE ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION TO USE
AN ELECTRONIC VISUAL AID PRESENTATION ON THE ISSUE
WHEREAS, if a City Council member and/or a representative of a group of citizens opposing such
ordinance or resolution desires to present an electronic visual aid, a Motion to Suspend the Rules must
be passed (requiring six affirmative votes regardless of the number of City Council members attending
the meeting); and
WHEREAS, a simple majority of the City Council members attending and voting at the meeting should
be enough to authorize a single representative of a group of citizens opposing the ordinance or
resolution to present a short electronic visual aid on the issue.
WHEREAS, a City Council member should have the same right as City staff to present an electronic
visual aid on an agenda item.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends Rule A. 7. d. (1)
by amending its last sentence to read:
"City staff, City Council members and applicants may use electronic visual aids in the City Council
meeting as part of the presentation of the agenda item."
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby amends Rule A. 7. d. (2)
by amending its second sentence to read as follows:
"A simple majority of the City Council members, present and voting, may authorize a representative of
a Fayetteville citizens' group opposing the ordinance or resolution to present an electronic visual aid not
to exceed five minutes, but no other electronic visual aid presentations will be allowed; however, the
public may submit photos, petitions, etc. to be distributed to the City Council."
City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 1 Printed on 4/6/2016
Legistar ID No.: 2016-0125
AGENDA REQUEST FORM
FOR: Council Meeting of APR 1 L 5, 2016
FROM:
City Council Member Alan Long
ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION TITLE AND SUBJECT:
A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE RULES OF ORDER AND PROCEDURE OF THE
FAYETTEVILLE CITY COUNCIL A. 7. d. TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY COUNCIL TO ALLOW
A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE PUBLIC OPPOSING THE ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION
TO USE AN ELECTRONIC VISUAL AID PRESENTATION ON THE ISSUE
APPROVED FOR AGENDA:
4dilcil Member Alan Long Date
City Attorney Kit Williams Date
(as to form)