RESOLUTION NO. 240961

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Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas

RESOLUTION - Amending Rule 2.02 of the Standing Rules of the City Council of the City of Kansas City relating to business sessions of the Council by repealing and enacting in lieu thereof a new rule of like number and subject matter to adjust the default start time.

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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

Section 1. That Rule 2.02 of the Standing Rules of the City Council of the City of Kansas City relating to business sessions is repealed and enacting in lieu thereof a new rule of like number and subject matter to read as follows:

Rule 2.02 Business sessions

On the same day as any regular session of the Council, a business session of the Council shall be scheduled to begin at 1:00 pm, unless such business session is dispensed with or a more convenient time or place is fixed by the presiding officer and/or Council. The subjects to be considered shall be determined by the Mayor or upon the written recommendation of at least five councilmembers. The City Manager, in coordination with the Mayor, shall prepare the agenda for each business session, as limited by this rule, and shall always include agenda items for:

(a) approving the minutes of the prior business session, and

(b) discussing ordinances, resolutions and communications listed on that day's Council legislative docket or to be introduced from the floor during that day's Council legislative session.

The City Manager shall announce the time and place of meeting to all Councilmembers, to department heads, to the City Clerk and to other persons whose participation shall be required. An item may be docketed for consideration at the business session after 1:00 p.m. on the day prior to the session pursuant to the provisions of RSMo Chapter 610 and upon approval of the presiding officer. Without the consent of the presiding officer or a majority of the Councilmembers who are present, only Councilmembers, government official...

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