§ 6-3. Voting.

(a)

A vote shall be taken on all ordinances, resolutions and motions. Except where otherwise specified in this Charter, every ordinance shall require a majority vote of the members of Council holding office, for final passage, and resolutions and motions shall require a majority vote of the members voting thereon if a quorum is present.

(b)

Except as otherwise required by this Section, each member of Council who is present shall vote on all ordinances, resolutions, and motions.

(c)

Neither the Mayor nor a Councilmember shall vote on any question concerning such member's conduct. On such question, such member of Council shall abstain from voting after stating the reason for the abstention.

(d)

Neither the Mayor nor a Councilmember shall vote on or participate in any discussion on any question with regard to which such member of Council has a conflict of interest pursuant to an applicable state statute, or as otherwise defined by ordinance. On such question, such member of Council shall abstain from voting after disclosing publicly the nature of the interest.

(Amended by Ord. 97-37, 10-7-97 election; Ord. No. 2018-026 , §§ 4—6, 8-21-2018, passed at election 11-6-2018)