Res 2026-074 adopting rules of procedure for the Impact Fee Advisory Committee (aka Capital Improvements Advisory Committee) under Section 395.058 of the Texas Local Government Code

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person who voted on the prevailing side on the original action. Reconsideration of an item at a subsequent meeting requires the item to be placed on the agenda for that meeting. 8. Withdraw -Made by the person who made the motion. Does not require a formal vote unless a member objects to the withdrawal. 9. Close debate("calling for the question")—Requires a motion and second and 2/3 vote. If it passes, a vote is then taken on the motion that was under discussion, without further debate. If it fails, debate resumes on the motion that was being discussed. 10. Amend - Usually consists of striking out, inserting, adding, or substituting words, sentences or paragraphs to the subject of the original motion. This motion is voted upon separately from the original motion. 11. Recess -A temporary break in a meeting may be called by the Chair. This does not require a formal vote unless a member objects to the recess. 12. Limited discussion or debate - The Chair may establish a reasonable time limit for consideration of an item, or a reasonable time limit on each person addressing the CIAC, or upon each member who comments on an issue. This does not require a formal vote unless a member objects to the limits. F. The CIAC shall meet as requested by the staff liaison in order to comply with Chapter 395 of the Texas Local Government Code or, otherwise, in accordance with a schedule approved by the CIAC. G. Special meetings of the CIAC may be called by the staff liaison if necessary to comply with a statutory deadline. H. Executive sessions are permitted only when they have been posted in advance and conform to those requirements of the Texas Government Code Chapter 551 (Texas Open Meetings Act) which pertain to executive sessions. I. A majority of the voting membership of the CIAC constitutes a quorum regardless of vacancies. J. To be effective, a CIAC action must be adopted by an affirmative vote of the number of members necessary to provide a quorum. K. All votes shall be conducted by roll call rather than simple voice vote. L. The Chair has the same voting privilege as any other member. M. The staff liaison shall prepare the meeting minutes. The minutes must include the vote of each member on each item before the CIAC and indicate whether a member voted in favor,against, abstained or is absent. Example: For: Member 1, Member 2, Member 3, Member 4 Against: Member 6 Absent: Member 5 (line only needed if someone is absent) Recused: Member 7 (line only needed if someone has recused)