All Council meetings shall be open to the public unless voted into executive session. Participation in discussion shall be limited to Council representatives and the administrative liaison person unless otherwise approved by the Council President or a majority of Council members present. A simple majority of the members of the Council shall constitute a quorum authorized to transact business presented at any regular or special meeting of the Council. Voting by the Council membership shall be by voice or a show of hands except when a written ballot is deemed appropriate by the Council President. A simple majority vote by the members present shall carry a motion, except a motion to amend the Constitution.
Amendment is handled in accordance with Article VIII of the Constitution.
If a Council representative cannot attend a Council meeting, a designated proxy shall be sent in his or her place. Each Council member shall choose and designate by name a proxy for the year and submit the name to the Council Secretary at the January meeting. Amendment to the Constitution of the Council shall be made only by a two-thirds concurrence of the Council membership. Amendments approved by the Council shall be submitted to the President's Cabinet prior to formal adoption. The Council President shall appoint a Nominating Committee at the September meeting, from the Council and eligible voters, which shall consist of three persons from different divisions.