Revising the Governing Rules Regulations of the Legislative Branch of the City of South Bend

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Tommfffrr Irparf (To foe Tom = Qlanurd of i4r Tug of #ova# Jrnd: Your Committee OF THE WHOLE to whom was referred AN ORDINANCE REVISING THE GOVERNING RULES AND OF THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH OF THE CITY OF SOUTH AND ESTABLISHING CERTAIN STANDARDS OF CONDUCT MEMBERS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL, AND CREATING A FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE STANDARDS CREATED. Respectfully report that they have examined the matter and that in their opinion REGULATIONS BEND, INDIANA, ON THE PART OF RULES COMMITTEE THIS ORDINANCE BE RECOMMENDED TO THE COUNCIL FAVORABLE, AS AMENDED: Section 2-7 (d) page 5 line 3; change notes to votes. Section 2-7A (a) page 6, line 3: delete: of the rank of sergeant or higher. Section 2-8 (w) page 11; Delete in its entirety. Substitute: (w) Every bill shall be read two (2) times with each having its own public bearing and vote as to its passage. No bill shall be read the second time at the same meeting it is introduced unless by unanimous roll call vote of all councilmen present. Additionally there must be at least two-thirds of the entire Council president to carry such a motion. Section 2-8 (d) page 11, line 3; Add following adoption "following its public hearing." Section 2-10 (c) page 12 delete in its entirety. Substitute: (c) Citizen members shall be appointed by the majority of the Common Council. In making such appointments, the Council shall assure that the citizen members are broadly representative of the South Bend community. FRANK HORVATH Chairman Section 2-10A (c) page 14, line 3 delete: "There through party" substitute "there shall be a reflection of the political composi- tion of the Council". FREE PRESS PUBLISHING CO.