Vancouver City Council

MOTION ON NOTICE

Submitted by Councillor Sullivan for May 27 Regular Council Meeting

MEETING PROCEDURES

MOVED by Councillor Sullivan
SECONDED by Councillor

WHEREAS many members of this Council have stated their commitment to open and democratic council;

AND WHEREAS Mayor Campbell publicly stated in the last civic election campaign that he "fully intends on having every single Councillor, no matter what party they belong to, fully involved in the dialogue";

AND WHEREAS under Section 164.1 of the Vancouver Charter Council must, by by-law, establish meeting procedures for the conduct of Council members in Council;

AND WHEREAS subsection 5.7 of the procedure by-law adopted on October 3, 2002 by council ensured that each member of Council would be permitted up to 5 minutes to
speak to a motion;

AND WHEREAS Mayor Campbell has cut off debate on numerous occasions including a recent motion that requested he display openness and transparency regarding his $150,000 political budget increase;

AND WHEREAS Council has not rescinded or changed the procedure by-law.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council seek guidance from the City Clerk on the procedure by-laws and the effectiveness of the rule regarding Calling the Question.

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