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What constitutes a quorum? Is the number necessary for a quorum reduced when there are vacancies on the governing body?
Do governing body members have an obligation to vote on all matters that come before the body?
In cities, when a particular measure must be enacted by a majority, three-fourths or two-thirds vote of all the members of the common council, such as a budget change, is the mayor included in calculating the total membership of the council and thus the number of votes necessary to take the action?
Who controls the agenda of a governing body meeting?
Is a municipal governing body required to hold a public hearing before adopting an ordinance?
What distinguishes a motion to reconsider from a motion to rescind?
Can a member of a governmental body running for an office or position of the body vote for himself or herself?