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Board Resolution Adopting Operating Rules
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WHEREAS, the Madison Water Utility Board is authorized under Section 13.01(3) of the
Madison General Ordinances (MGO) to make rules for its own proceedings; and
WHEREAS, the Madison Water Utility Board desires to conduct its business fairly,
effectively, and efficiently; and
WHEREAS, the Madison Water Utility Board must comply with MGO 33.01 “Boards,
Commissions, and Committees Procedures”; and
WHEREAS, the Madison Water Utility Board desires to conduct its business openly,
transparently, and with maximum opportunity for public involvement and participation for
the people of Madison,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Madison Water Utility Board adopts the
following operating rules:
1. Robert's Rules of Order shall be the general rules and guidelines for Board
proceedings. Notwithstanding these general rules, however, other rules
contained in this resolution and adopted by the Board shall apply.
2. The President shall be responsible for establishing Board meeting agendas. The
President shall solicit input from all Board members, may solicit input from
others, and shall transmit agenda items to the General Manager, who shall
prepare a draft agenda for the President’s approval no later than the Friday of the
week prior to a Board meeting.
3. Agendas shall contain a period for public comment following the call to order and
roll call of Board members.
4. The President shall not vote unless the President’s vote would affect the
outcome of the matter before the Board, and shall not participate in making
motions. However, the President shall be allowed to ask questions and
participate in discussion of items that come before the Board.
5. The Board shall act on items referred to it by the Common Council by voice vote
and, where the votes are contested, by roll call vote in accordance with MGO
33.01(11)(a). In the case of a roll call vote, the Board's report to the Council shall
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