§ 2-34. Speaking and debate by members.

(a)

When a member is about to speak in debate, he shall rise from his seat and respectfully address the Presiding Officer, shall confine himself to the question under debate, and shall avoid personalities or imputing to any member improper motives.

(b)

No member shall speak more than once on a question until each member choosing to speak shall have spoken, nor shall any member more than twice on the same question speak without leave of the member. When two (2) or more members rise at the same time, the Presiding Officer shall name the member who shall speak first.

(c)

No member who is speaking shall be interrupted by another, except by a call to order or to correct a mistake. If any member, in speaking or otherwise, transgresses the rules of the City Council, the Presiding Officer shall, and any member may, call him to order, in which case the member so called to order shall sit down, unless permitted to explain. Where there is an appeal and a decision in favor of the member called to order, he shall be at liberty to proceed, but not otherwise.

(Code 1925, p. 5; Code 1961, § 2-90; Ord. No. 297, 5-3-1983)