For a final official copy, contact the City Clerk's Office, 356-5040. Under Roberts Rules of Order, the previous custom has been to use the voice method voting. As the Charter does not prescribe the method of voting, Council will need to make a motion to fix the method of voting. Nominations can be made by balloting or from the floor.
Voting can be by voice vote, show of hands or ballot.
Council should also decide if the basis for decision is majority vote of the total membership and procedure for canvass of ballots. Setting Public Hearings. The 1999 National Electrical Code is an updated version of the most recent electrical code the City of Iowa City has adopted. City staff, along with the Board of Appeals, has reviewed the 1999 National Electrical Code and recommends the adoption of this code with certain amendments. Setting public discussion for January 18 will give the public the opportunity to comment on the new electrical code prior to its consideration by the City Council.