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P c. Use the speaker sequencing system to inform the presiding officer of their wish to speak and wait to be acknowledged by the presiding officer before speaking; d. Move to require the presiding officer to enforce these Rules, and the presiding officer shall do so upon an affirmative vote of a majority of the members present; e. Preserve order and decorum during the meeting; f. Not delay or interrupt the proceedings or the peace of the council, nor disturb any member while speaking, by conversation or otherwise, nor disobey the orders of the council, or the presiding officer, except as otherwise herein provided; g. Abide by the Confidential Information Policy (Resolution No. 2010-0108) prohibiting disclosure of confidential communications and authorizing public censure for failure to comply with the policy; h. Support the laws established by the council; and L Abide by these Rules in conducting the business of the City of Sacramento. C. Conduct with Members 1. Members shall: .•. a. Value each other's time; b. Attempt to build consensus on an item through an opportunity for dialogue; but when this is not possible, the majority vote shall prevail, and the majority shall show respect for the opinion of the minority; c. Have the right to dissent from, protest, or comment upon any action of the council; d. Respect each other's opportunity to speak and, if necessary, agree to disagree; e. Avoid offensive negative comments and practice civility and decorum during discussions and debate; and f. Assist the presiding officer's exercise of the affirmative duty to maintain order. D. Conduct with City Manager and Staff 1. Members of the city council shall: a. Speak to the city manager directly on issues and concerns; b. Direct the city manager to implement council's policy decisions through the administrative functions of the city; City of Sacramento Council Rules of Procedure Page 9 of 51