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SECTION IV (Continued) J. Ouorum Three members of the Council shah constitute a quorum necessary m transact business. In the event a quorum is not in attendance, those attending will be named in the minutes and shall adjourn the meeting to a later set time. K. City Council Attendmice A Councilmember must request the Mayor W issue an "excused absence" when he or she is unable to attend or it will be noted in the minutes as an unexcused absence. L. Ouali~cation to Vote Every Councilmember shall have the opportunity to vote on any issue, except that a Councilmember who has a conflict of interest regarding a matter being considered by the Council shall declare the conflict, refrain from participating in the Council' s delihemtions and decision concerning that matter, and remove him/herself from the Chamber while the matter is under consideration. A Councilmember so excusing him/herself shall not be allowed to vote on such matter and shall not discuss the matter at any time with any other Councilmember. V. MEETING PROCEDURES A. Call To Order The Mayor or Vice Mayor shall call the meetin~ to order at the hour appointed. In the absence of both, the meeting shall be called to order by the City Clerk and those Councilmembers present shall proceed to elect a temporary Presiding Officer. B. Preservation of Order The Presiding Officer shall preserve order and decorum, shall prevent verbal attacks on Councilmembers, staff, and/or citizem, and shall confine debate to the item under discussion. Councilmembers shall not delay or interrupt the proceedings nor disturb another Councilmember while speaking. C. Soeaker Cards All speakers are requested to complete a speaker card and to submit the card to the City Clerk prior to the item being heard, showing the spcaker's name, address, telephone number, and agcnda item. This informa~on shail be used to ensure aeeusacy ofminutes, and will not be retained after the minutes have been approved by the Council. 10