VMICC Voting and Meeting Decorum
VOTING ON MOTIONS/ISSUES BEFORE THE COUNCIL
There are two voting categories common to the Vashon-Maury Island Community Council. They are:
YEA (Yes)
NAY (No)
(Both indicated by a raising and counting of hands)
(Note Regarding "Abstentions." Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised, 10th Edition, page 43, paragraph 25-30, states that” “The Chair should not call for abstentions in taking a vote, since the number of members who respond to such a call is meaningless. To ‘abstain’ means not to vote at all, and a member who makes no response if 'abstentions' are called for abstains as much as one who responds to that effect."
MEETING DECORUM
The Vashon-Maury Island Community Council prides itself on striving to conduct its business in a professional, respectful and courteous manner. As the Community Council is comprised of the citizens of Vashon-Maury Island, it is understood that citizens participating in General Council meetings and other forums will conduct themselves in the same manner.
Common courtesy and respect for your fellow islanders is expected. Rudeness and bad behavior are not acceptable nor will they be tolerated. This is especially so when commenting on Council business or motions raised or discussed before the Council, and most assuredly at Council committee meetings.
Council and/or Council committee meetings will be stopped/terminated if or when the respective Chairs determine that common courtesy and respect have been breeched.
Your understanding and cooperation in this regard is sincerely appreciated.
Community Council Bylaws provide additional information on motion/resolution procedures. The Bylaws are available at www.vmicc.org or by request at 463-3044. (REV 08-05)
