§ 2-23. Order of business.
The following order shall be observed in the transaction of business, after reading of the minutes:
(1)
Hearing of complaints and appeals, at which time any citizen shall be allowed reasonable time to present any matter of public or private interest.
(2)
Message of the mayor, and report of all officers.
(3)
Allowance of claims and accounts.
(4)
Report of special committees.
(5)
Report of standing committees.
(6)
Presenting petitions.
(7)
Unfinished business.
(8)
New business.
(Code 1962, § 2-19(b))