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than the City Council, open and noticed meetings of another legislative body other than a City advisory body, and social and ceremonial gatherings without complying with the notice and agenda requirements in these rules of procedure, provided that the Councilmembers do not discuss among themselves business of a specific nature that is within the City's subject matter jurisdiction. [54952.2(c)(3)-(5)]. Meetings of an ad hoc City Council subcommittee are not subject to these rules of procedure unless the Mayor or City Council expressly state that the committee shall follow these rules. [54952 and section 7.4.9.]. Briefings of less than a quorum of the City Council are not subject to these rules of procedure provided the briefings comply with the Brown Act. [54952.2]. 8. Development of Agenda The City Manager, with input from the Mayor, is responsible for preparing the City Council's meeting agenda. Items may also be placed on an agenda for City Council consideration in the following ways: by direction of the Mayor; by direction of the City Attorney in consultation with the City Manager; by direction of a majority of Councilmembers during the matters initiated portion of the agenda to place an item on a future agenda; and under any processes set forth by statute or ordinance that requires City Council action, including City Council consideration of land use matters, appeals, and other matters as set forth in the Pleasanton Municipal Code. The agenda shall contain a brief general description of each item of business to be transacted or discussed, including any items to be discussed in closed session. [54954.2, 54954.5]. 9. Order of Business — Regular Meetings The usual order of business for regular meetings shall be as follows: 1. Call to Order and Pledge to Flag 6. Meeting Open to the Public 2. Remarks and Roll Call 7. Public Hearings and Other Matters 3. Report on Closed Session (if any) 8. Matters Initiated by the City Council 4. Agenda Amendments 9. Council Reports 5. Consent Calendar 10. Adjournment 9.1 Call to Order, Pledge to Flag, Remarks, Roll Call, Report on Closed Session These parts of the agenda are for the pledge of allegiance, roll call and the reporting out from any closed session items that may have occurred prior to the meeting. The City Council shall assign, on a rotating basis, a member (except the Mayor), to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Following the Pledge, the assigned Councilmember may then make remarks (e.g., commendations, announcements, dedications), appropriate for opening the public meeting.