§ 4-111. Voting.


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  • (a) Roll call vote generally. All voting except for preliminary matters or procedural motions shall be by a roll call vote.
    (b) Procedure for roll call vote. In a roll call, the Administrative Officer shall call the roll of the County Councilmembers by councilmanic district in numerical order, beginning with a different district at each Council meeting, with the presiding officer being called last.
    (c) Voting on bills. A bill or an amendment to a bill may be voted upon only at a legislative session.
    (d) Explanation of vote. A member of the County Council shall have the right to briefly explain that member's vote just prior to the time that member votes on a bill or resolution.
    (Res. No. 2-94; Res. No. 59-98; Res. No. 8-03)