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A. Preservation of Order and Decorum. The mayor shall preserve order and decorum.

B. In Accord with Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised. The mayor shall conduct the proceedings of the meetings generally in accordance with the parliamentary rules contained in Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised, except where Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised, conflict with this code or other applicable state or local laws. The city attorney shall serve as parliamentarian or a parliamentarian may be appointed by the council to be present at all regular meetings.

C. Reconsideration. Any councilmember who voted with the prevailing side may move that the council reconsider any council decision or action at the same or the next meeting. For purposes of this section only, the next meeting is the next meeting or session after the original vote is taken, in which the agenda provides notice of possible council action. Councilmembers may move for reconsideration by:

1. Placing the proposed reconsideration motion on the agenda for consideration at the next meeting; or

2. Making a request at either the same or next regular meeting that the proposed reconsideration motion be placed on the agenda for consideration at the next meeting following the request. [Code 2004 § 2-78.]