How the Budget Debate Will Proceed

Here is the process that will be used in the debate on the 2010 Operating Budget.

1. A presentation will be made by City staff summarizing the highlights of the budget.

2. A question period will begin in which Members of Council can ask questions of City Officials or the Mayor. Each member has 5 minutes to question.

3. At the end of questioning, debate will begin. Each Member of Council is entitled to 5 minutes to speak on the budget with the possibility of a 2 minute extension. During that speech, the Member may propose amendments by motion.

4. If a Member moves a motion during their speech, other Members are entitled to ask questions of clarification. There are two minutes allowed for these questions.

5. When all Members wishing to speak have spoken, voting will start.

We will be posting motions to this blog as they are made. We will also post votes on the motions as soon as we can after the vote is concluded.