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RESOLUTION NO. 16 -20
AMENDING AND RE- ADOPTING THE SIMPLIFIED RULES OF
ORDER FOR AVON TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS
WHEREAS, Section 5.1 of the Avon Charter states, "The Council shall determine the rules
of procedure governing meetings." and
WHEREAS, the Avon Town Council adopted Simplified Rules of Order for Avon Town
Council Meetings on January 28, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the Avon Town Council desires to amend the Simplified Rules of Order for
Avon Town Council Meetings to address text messaging, a -mails and other forms of electronic
communication by Council members during Council meetings;
WHEREAS, the Avon Town Council finds that amendment and re- adoption of Simplified
Rules of Order will promote meeting efficiency as well as promote the understanding and
transparency of Council meeting procedures for the general public;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF AVON, that the Simplified Rules of Order for Avon Town Council Meetings
attached hereto as Exhibit A are hereby amended and re- adopted.
ADOP ED JULY 26, 2016 by the AVON TOWN COUNCIL
By: Attest:
e ie Fancher, Mayor Debbie Hoppe, TowiY Clerik-
Resolution 16 -20 Re- Adopting Simplified Rules of Order
July 26, 2016
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