Each member present has a duty and obligation to vote on all questions put to the Council, unless an obvious conflict of interest or appearance of fairness question is present; however, if a member does not vote, such member shall be determined to have voted “yes” at the time the vote is taken.

The Mayor shall have a vote only in the case of a tie in the votes of the Councilmembers with respect to matters other than the passage of any ordinance, grant, or revocation of franchise or license, or any resolution for the payment of money.

If an obvious conflict of interest or appearance of fairness question is not apparent to all Councilmembers present, a member shall be excused from voting on an issue only by a majority vote of the Councilmembers present.

If it is determined by a majority vote of the Councilmembers present that a Councilmember has a conflict of interest or would violate the appearance of fairness doctrine, then such Councilmember shall be denied a vote on such issue. (Ord. 2874 § 2 (Exh. A), 2019; Res. 84-2 § 11, 1984. Formerly 2.06.110).