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New Section. In addition to the amendments and corrections described above, staff also proposes to add a new Section 18. Failure to Observe Rules of Procedure. This new section provides the City with protection from legal claims in the event the City Council Meeting Rules of Procedure are not strictly followed. Carry-Over Items from 1995 Rules and Operating Procedures. The City Council Meeting Rules of Procedure are focused on meeting conduct and appointments. The 1995 Operating Procedures have a few provisions that are proposed to be carried-over and remain in effect until subsequent action by the City Council adopting an update to the local conflict of interest code, travel reimbursement policy, as well as considering new council norms. Section 2 of the resolution provides that the following elements of the 1995 Operating Procedures would remain in effect until superseded: Section I. Code of Conduct A. Ethics B. Television Appearances During an Election Year Section XI Miscellaneous A. Use of Staff for Outside Activities B. Press Releases C. When Not Speaking on Behalf of the City D. Council Mail E. Council and Mayor Compensation F. Reimbursement Policy and Procedures G. Council Equipment / Supplies. Annual Review of Rules. At the work session, the City Council expressed interest that the City Council Meeting Rules of Procedure be annually reviewed for potential update. That language is found in Section 3 of the adopting resolution. This might be done by a future subcommittee formed by the City Council, the scope of which could be refined when established. Financial Impact. Implementation of the City Council Meeting Rules of Procedure has no financial impact to the City. The City already complies with state-mandated public noticing, meeting and appointment requirements. Submitted by: .Orf/�SEi Daniel Sodergren Gerry Beaudin City Attorney City Manager Attachment: 1. Resolution Adopting City Council Meeting Rules of Procedure Page 7 of 7