§ 211. Rules and procedure.

(a)

General. The Council shall determine its own rules and order of business and shall keep a record of its proceedings, including votes cast by members.

(b)

Control of members.

(1)

Judge of qualifications. The Council shall be judge of the election, returns and qualifications of its members.

(2)

Discipline of members, including the Mayor. The Council may punish its members for disorderly conduct or violation of the Council's rules, or for misconduct in office. By an affirmative vote of nine members of the Council, the Council may expel a member for disorderly conduct or violation of the Council's rules, or for misconduct in office. No member shall be expelled unless notified in writing of the charge or charges and given an opportunity to be heard in a public hearing.

(c)

Quorum. Seven members of the Council shall constitute a quorum to do business but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day and may compel the attendance of absent members in such manner and under such penalties as the Council may provide.