Pursuant to Illinois law (65 ILCS 5/3.1), at the beginning of its four year term, each newly elected City Council is authorized to adopt rules and procedures governing its operations. These Rules of Order and Procedure delineate the procedures for meetings of the City Council and its committees including parliamentary motions and voting provisions, conduct of members, order of business, committee organization and jurisdiction, and certain reporting and notification requirements. The City Council rules also state that Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised shall govern the City Council in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with the special rules of the City Council.

    •   City Council Rules of Order and Procedure for Years 2007-2011