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DRAFT WITH PROPOSED AMENDMENTS 4/1/04 EUGENE CITY COUNCIL OPERATING AGREEMENTS Exhibit to Resolution Number 4777 Approved on September 22, 2003 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 rewrite prepared ordinances. Amendments 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 for the mayor and councilors at council meetings or work sessions shall be adhered to as follows: the first round 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. If a second round 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 staff time must be approved by the Council. Requests that involve less than two hours staff time or resources should be directed to the City Manager. Eugene City Council Operating Agreements - September 22, 2003 Exhibit to Resolution Number 4777 Page 8 of 13