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A. A motion to reconsider a vote may be made only by a member who voted with the prevailing side. The motion shall be made during the meeting at which the action is taken.

1. A proper motion to reconsider suspends implementation and the effect of the decision for which reconsideration is moved. Actions that cannot be reconsidered are defined in the current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised.

2. Only one motion to reconsider shall be entertained on any ordinance, resolution or other action even if the council overturns the original action. If a motion to reconsider a particular ordinance fails, a second motion to

reconsider the same action shall not be in order.

3. Debate on motions to reconsider shall be limited to 35 minutes and no member shall speak for more than five minutes.

B. A motion to rescind something previously adopted may be moved by any member. Action adopting an ordinance may not be rescinded after the effective date of the ordinance. Other actions that cannot be rescinded are defined in the current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised.

1. A motion to rescind requires a two-thirds vote unless notice of the motion was given at the regular meeting immediately preceding the meeting when the motion is to be considered. If this notice was given, only a majority of the council is required for approval. Upon failure of a motion to rescind for which previous notice has been given, no further motions or notices of intent to rescind the same action are in order.

2. Debate on motions to rescind shall be limited to 35 minutes and no member shall speak for more than five minutes.

3. No measure to rescind shall be reconsidered more than once. (Ord. 648 § 5, 2005)