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Standing Rules and Orders of Council

Rule 30: Conduct of Councillors in Council meetings

Rule 30 sets out how councillors must behave in Council and committee meetings, including showing respect, following the Code of Conduct and the Rules, and not walking between the Presiding Officer and a councillor who is speaking (30(6)). It is cited to rein in disruptive behaviour, with possible referral to the Ethics and Disciplinary Committee (30(8)). Sub-rule 30(9) is also cited for a request to adjourn for a caucus break, which only a party Whip or party leader may put to the Presiding Officer. The full text of the rule is not shown, so other details are unclear.

Plain-English summary written with AI from how the City's minutes quote and use the rule. The official text is not published by the City.

The rule's own words

When attending to the business of the Council, and Committee meetings, Councillors (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) must conduct themselves in a way that demonstrates respect for the Council, Committee Chairpersons and other Councillors; must conduct themselves in compliance with the Code of Conduct for Councillors and in accordance with the provisions of these Rules;

As quoted in the City's signed minutes.

How the minutes record it

Every meeting whose minutes cite it (4)

Heard in the chamber