IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION amending Rules 2, 9, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 21 of the Rules of the Jackson County Legislature.
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RESOLUTION NO. 19424, March 20, 2017
INTRODUCED BY Garry J. Baker, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, the Clerk of the Legislature and the Office of the County Counselor have undertaken a periodic review of the Rules of the Jackson County Legislature; and
WHEREAS as a result of this review the Clerk and County Counselor recommend minor revisions to the Rules, as reflected on the attachment; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that 2, 9, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 21 of the Rules of the Jackson County Legislature be and hereby is amended, to read as follows:
THE JACKSON COUNTY LEGISLATURE
RULES
RULE ONE. Charter Authorization and Control.
The Jackson County Charter, enacted November 3, 1970, authorizes the Legislature to determine its own rules and order of business (Article II, Section 9). In all cases of interpretation of these Rules, the provisions of the Charter are controlling.
RULE TWO. Robert's Rules.
Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised 10th 11th Edition (2011) shall govern conduct of meetings of the Legislature except when the Charter, the Laws of Missouri or these Rules are to the contrary. The Clerk of the Legislature shall retain a copy of these Rules of Order. (Resolution #14966)
RULE THREE. Election of Officers - Method.
The election of the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Legislature (Article II, Section 7 of the County Charter) shall be by open roll call vote. Election shall be by a majority of those present and voting. The Chair and the Vice-Chair shall take up their duties immediately upon their election as officers.
RULE FOUR. Chair duties and Powers.
A. The Chair shall preside at all meetings of the Legislature. The Chair shall appoint all members of all committees of the Legislature (...
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