relate to anything that would not be considered appropriate conduct of the meeting. For example, if the Chair calls for a vote on a motion that permits debate without allowing any discussion.
g.
Motion to Appeal. If the Chair makes a ruling that another Commissioner
disagrees with, that member may appeal the ruling of the Chair by stating,
“motion to appeal.” If the motion is seconded and after the debate, if it passes
by a simple majority vote, the ruling of the Chair is reversed.
h.
Call for orders of the day. This is simply another way of saying, “Let’s return to
the agenda.” If a Commission Member believes the discussion has strayed from
the agenda. The motion does not require a vote. If the Chair discovers that the
discussion has strayed from the agenda, he or she simply returns to the business
of the day.
i.
Withdraw a Motion. During the debate and discussion of a motion, the original
maker of the motion on the floor, at any time, may interrupt the speaker to
withdraw his or her motion. The motion is immediately deemed withdrawn, and
discussion on the motion shall cease. Commission Members are free to make the
same motion or another motion.
8. Enforcement of Rules and Procedures
The following provisions may be used to enforce the good order and decorum of the meeting. The action may be taken by the Chair under his or her own action or upon a Motion to Enforce by any Commissioner.
a.
Warning. The Chair may order any person (Commissioner, staff member, or
audience member) in violation of these rules to be silent.
b.
Removal. If, after receiving a warning from the Chair, the person continues to
disturb the meeting or breach the peace and good order of the meeting, the
Chair may order the person to leave the meeting. If the person does not leave the
room, the Chair may order the Sergeant-at-Arms to remove the person.
c.
Sergeant-at-Arms. The Sergeant-at-Arms shall be the highest-ranking police
officer in attendance at the Commission Meeting or such other officer designated
by the Sheriff for that purpose. Upon instruction of the Chair, it shall be the duty
of the Sergeant-at-Arms to remove from the meeting any person who
intentionally disturbs the proceedings of the Commission. A violation of these
Rules may be deemed an attempt to disrupt, obstruct, and/or interfere with a
lawful meeting and subject the violator to prosecution under state law for
disrupting a lawful meeting.
d.
Resisting Removal. Any person who resists removal by the Sergeant-at-Arms
may be charged as deemed appropriate by the Sergeant-at-Arms.