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122 special meeting august 28, 1980 page two of such a provision. Mrs. Norris withdrew her motion and requested the question be investigated. Mrs. Norris next moved to amend Article II, Section 4 to state that financial disclosure statements be filed with the City Secretary and that all references to holding records "in strict confidence" and "under lock and key" as well as all other provisions of the section be deleted. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. On roll call, the motion passed with the following vote: AYE: Brown, James, Kraus, Norris NAY: Stokes I Mr. Stokes moved to amend Article I, Section 3, B(l) to read as follows: "Appear before the body of which the officer or employee is a member as a representative for any private person, including the officer or employee or any member of his or her immediate family, or any group or interest". Mrs. Norris seconded the motion. On roll call, the following vote was recorded: AYE: Kraus, Norris, Stokes NAY: Brown, James The City Secretary announced the motion failed since the Charter requires four (4) affirmative votes to approve any Council action. Mr. James moved to consider further amendments at the September 22nd meeting when all Council members could be present. Mr. Brown seconded the motion which failed by the following vote: AYE: James, Norris, Brown NAY: Kraus, Stokes The City Manager informed Council that the actions previously I taken could not constitute actual amendment of the Ordinance since a formal amendatory Ordinance would have to be prepared. He also reported that an Attorney-General's opinion would be sought regarding a recent request for information filed pursuant to the Ordinance. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. on motion of Mr. Stokes and second of Mrs. Norris. k:t/kJ~ ~y- Karl hI. Brown Council Member ~~~~ Robert L. Cavazos Council ber 431. erry R. mes Counc 1 Member I ATTEST: S~~ Sharyl Werner Deputy City Secretary