§ 2-37. Rules of council.
The town council may from time to time adopt and amend:
(1)
Resolutions for the transaction of its business;
(2)
The procedure and order of business at its meetings;
(3)
The appointment and jurisdiction, powers and duties of standing and special committees;
(4)
The official conduct of its members;
(5)
The manner of calling and conducting hearings and investigations and the issuance of subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the production of books and papers;
(6)
The presentation of petitions and other communications to the council and recognition of nonmembers to address the council thereon; and
(7)
Such other matters not inconsistent with state law, this Code or other ordinances as may be deemed appropriate to facilitate the execution of the powers and the performance of the duties of the town council, as provided by state law and the town Charter.
(Code 1992, § 2-37)
Charter reference— Committees of council, § 25; bylaws of council for carrying into effect provisions of Charter, § 26.
State Law reference— Investigations by councils, Code of Virginia, § 15.2-1409.
(Code 1992, § 2-37)