§ 4.1. Council Meeting Procedure.

(A)

Meetings. The Council shall hold at least 11 regular monthly meetings in each calendar year, at such times and places as the Council may prescribe. Special meetings may be held on the call of the Mayor or upon the call of four Council members upon no less than 48 hours notice to the public or such shorter time as a majority of the Council deems necessary in case of an emergency affecting life, health, property or the public peace.

(B)

Rules and Minutes. The Council shall determine its own rules of procedure and order of business and shall keep minutes open for public inspection.

(C)

Quorum and Voting. A majority of the Council shall constitute a quorum but a smaller number may adjourn from time to time and may compel the attendance of absent members in the manner and subject to the penalties prescribed by the rules of the Council. Voting on ordinances shall be by roll call on final reading. Voting on all other matters shall be by voice vote unless a Council member or the City Clerk request otherwise. In the event that three or more Council members are unavailable to vote on a particular matter due to required abstention pursuant to State law, then the remaining members of the Council may vote and approve such matter by unanimous vote.

(D)

Meeting Time Limits. No meeting of the Council shall extend later than midnight except upon the affirmative vote of a majority of members present at the meeting.

State law reference

Meetings open to the public, F.S. § 286.011.