It is that time again where we are seeking city council persons.
Affidavit of Candidacy for City Council is available at City Hall or https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/pdf/candidates/affidavit.pdf Please turn it in before August 1- thank you. City council members must have a good understanding of voting laws and what is needed to approve motions, resolutions, and ordinances. Besides, council members need to know when they should abstain from voting due to a conflict of interest. These fundamental voting regulations are pivotal to operating effective council meetings and conducting proper votes. Motions, Resolutions, and Ordinances To conduct business, the city council takes one of three actions: motions, resolutions, or ordinances. Motions are used to handle the routine business of the city at council meetings and are recorded in the minutes. Actions typically addressed by a motion include approval of the minutes, claims, licenses, permits, and giving direction to city staff on a particular issue. A resolution is a statement of policy. Examples include setting council rules and procedures, setting wages and salaries, and establishing investment and other financial policies. In certain cases, the passage of a resolution is required by Iowa law, such as when adopting the annual city budget. An ordinance is a city law of a general or permanent nature. Ordinances cover all areas of municipal authority from setting speed limits on city streets to establishing water and sewer rates.
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