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Rule 7 Motions Any motion, by any member, shall be reduced to writing upon request of any member. No motion shall be put to vote until it has been stated by the recorder at the request of any member of the Council. Rule 8 Minutes of Motions After a motion shall be stated by the recorder, it shall be in possession of the Council, but it may be withdrawn at any time by the Council Member presenting the motion before being amended or acted upon. All motions and amendments thereto shall be entered upon the minutes and the vote thereon, whether they be adopted or rejected. Rule 9 Petitions, Memorials, etc Petitions, memorials, and other papers addressed to the Council shall be presented by the presiding officer or by a member in his/her place, or may be read by the recorder at.the request of a member aftha priagidina All petitions, memorials, and other communications which may be filed with, or delivered to the Manager prior to the meeting of the Council shall be brought before the Council by the Manager. Rule 10 Vote 1. Roll Call shall be called from the presiding officer's right to his/her left, except the presiding officer shall vote last. 2. Voice vote may be taken on any matter. The presiding officer shall confirm all unanimous voice votes. A Roll Call vote shall be taken on all non. unanimous votes. Any member may request a roll call vote. 3 . Each individual's vote shall be entered in the minutes. 4. Any member may abstain from voting or disqualify himself/herself. The reason for disqualification or abstention must be stated by the member and entered in the minutes. If a member disqualifies himself/herself, he/she may leave the room while the issue is being considered. Rule 11 Ordinances Any Council member may request the City Manager to prepare a proposed ordinance. There shall be a delay of at least two weeks between the initial presentation and final vote unless waived by unanimous vote by the council.. 2