Persons wanting to speak on an agenda item under discussion at any given meeting must sign in on the Attendance Sheet, which sits on the table in front of the dais, prior to the start of the Board Meeting. Once the Mayor has recognized an individual to speak, the person or delegate typically stands and identifies themselves by name and address prior to speaking. The Mayor and Board of Trustees encourage the active participation of Cary residents in all of their meetings. An informed citizenry is an effective means of promoting responsive and accountable government. Action of the Board to indicate majority decision on matters of procedure, purchases, petitions, resolutions, and recommendations.
All official action is done by a motion, and second, followed by discussion and a vote.
Referral or Table. When the Board is not prepared to take definitive action or when further study is needed, the Board may refer or table a matter to a Committee, Commission, Board, or Staff for study. One of the responsibilities of the Village Board is to ensure that residents of the Village are provided with an environment which promotes the highest degree of community health, safety, and welfare. Ordinances must be approved by a majority vote of the members of the Village Board. Ordinances become law and may carry fines or penalty provisions.