2.04.460 Motions – Order of precedence | Chula Vista Municipal Code

2.04.460 Motions – Order of precedence.

A. When a main motion is before the Council, no motion shall be entertained except the following, which shall have precedence, one over the other, in the following order:

1. Adjourn;

2. Recess;

3. Postpone temporarily or definitely (table);

4. Previous question;

5. Limit or extend debate;

6. Refer to committee or staff;

7. Substitute;

8. Amend;

9. Postpone;

10. Main motion.

B. The above order of preference is subject to the following restrictions:

1. A motion shall not be repeated without intervening business or discussion;

2. A motion shall not be in order when the previous question has been ordered;

3. A motion shall not be in order while a vote is being taken. (Ord. 1486 § 2, 1973; prior code § 1.228).