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�G:� -�r� �. �� } procedural ruling of the Presider. The appeal must be presented at the time of the Presider's ruling. A majority vote of the Council quorum at that meeting overturns the Presider's procedural ruling. 6. No Surprises. Whenever possible, Members of the Council should malce all reasonable efforts to inform and not surprise each other. Thus, the reasons a Councilmember has for supporting or opposing an issue should be shared with other Councilmembers with as much advance notice and warning as possible. 7- Votin�. Councilmembers will vote on all motions presented at a Council meeting unless they declare an actual or potential conflict of interest under applicable law. The City Attorney shall assist Councilmembers in determining whether they have a conflict of interest. 8. Lateness of the Hour. a. The City Council will not talce up a new item of business after 10 o'clock p.m. CST, except as expressly permitted by a ��'s maj ority vote of the entire Council. b. In addition, all Council meetings will conclude on or before 11 p.m. CST; items not completed prior to 11 p.m. will be talcen up at a subsequent meeting. 9. Council Liaisons. The Council may appoint Council Liaisons from among its Members to improve communication with governmental bodies and other groups such as School District 623, School District 621, and the Ramsey County League of Local Governments. Council Liaisons shall function as a conduit for information but shall not purport to represent the policy views of the entire City Council unless the Council has authorized them by motion to malce such representations or unless the Liaison is setting forth a Council position that is a matter of public record. 3