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When councilors speak to each other during public meetings~ last names shall be used during regular meetings and first names may be used during work sessions. The Mayor is, however, always referred to as ~The Mayor.'~ During public meetings, councilors generally should not attempt to edit or revv-rite prepared ordinances. Amenchnents to an ordinance may, however, be appropriate. Generally, councilors should give direction to staff to bring back amended ordinances for Council consideration. If a member of the Council intends to make a motion at a meeting which is not reflected in the agenda item summary, every effort should be make to contact other members of the Council to inform them of the and intent and the text of the motion. City Council support staff should be notified provided with the same information and may be asked to assist in the notification process. Comment times tbr the Mayor and councilors at Council meetings or work sessions shall be as follows: the first rotund of comments by the Mayor and Council following a work session, public hearing, or when action is scheduled will be limited to no more than three minutes. I£ a second round of comments is requested, they will be limited to no more than two minutes, and third round comments will be no longer than one minute. This, however, will be at the discretion of the Mayor or presiding officer. When an amendment to the main motion is introduced, comments will be limited to two minutes for the Mayor and Council until the presiding officer deems that one-minute limitations are necessary due to time constraints. 7.03 Public Conduct The rules of conduct for members of the public shall generally be the same as for the Council. The Code prohibits any person from bringing in to a Council meeting flags, signs~ posters, and placards unless authorized by the presiding officer. The Eugene Code specifically permits arm bands, emblems, badges, and other articles worn on personal clothing, so long as such items do not extend from the body in such a way as to cause injury to another. 8, COUNCILOR REQUEST FOR STAFF ASSISTANCE 8.01 Two-Hour Rule Initiatives which require more than two hours of stafftime must be approved by the Council. Requests that involve less than two hours staff time or resources should be directed to the City Manager. 8.02 Major Request A Councilor who desires major policy, ordinance research~ or other staff assistance should first raise the issue at a Council work session. The Council should decide whether to proceed with the issue or ordinance before staff time is spent. Resolution- 8