§ 22.40.055. Agenda—Withdrawn legislation.

A.

After an assembly member moves to either introduce an ordinance or adopt a resolution, and before the presiding officer states it to the assembly for its determination, the mover may withdraw the motion. This may occur before, during or after public testimony is taken on the motion to introduce or adopt.

B.

Once a motion to introduce an ordinance or adopt a resolution has been stated to the assembly for its determination by the presiding officer, but before the vote, it may be withdrawn by the maker only upon approval by a majority of the total membership of the assembly.

C.

An ordinance which has been introduced and set for hearing may be withdrawn only by motion approved by a majority of the total membership of the assembly. A motion to withdraw as provided in this subsection may only be made after introduction and before the public hearing. Only a sponsoring assembly member may move for the withdrawal of an ordinance under this subsection.

D.

The effect of withdrawal is to remove the pending resolution or ordinance from further consideration by the assembly. A motion to withdraw is not subject to reconsideration by the assembly.

(Ord. No. 2016-23 , § 1, 7-26-16; Ord. No. 98-10, § 1, 5-5-98)