Committee discusses recodifying council rules separate from ordinances

Committee members discussed the placement of the rules of council and whether the rules of procedure should be codified within the ordinances or maintained as a separate council document. One member said rules of procedure should be distinct and amendable by council at will, not subject to ordinance readings and delayed enactment. Another member noted the Charter Commission is reviewing inconsistencies and suggested committees be established by ordinance when appropriate.

Speakers asked whether moving provisions requires policy-committee work or whether council can move codified provisions if it wishes; several members recommended seeking guidance from the city solicitor and the Charter Revision Commission. No final action was taken; the discussion was recorded for potential council follow‑up.