§ 2-8. Rules.  


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  • The board of supervisors may, by resolution or ordinance, promulgate rules:

    (1)

    Governing the conduct of its members with respect to their official duties and transactions and with respect to the ethics of office, and imposing penalties for the violation thereof;

    (2)

    Providing for the attendance at its meetings of the sheriff of the county or, at his option, one of his deputies, to preserve order and to discharge such other duties as may be necessary for the dispatch of such business as may be before this board;

    (3)

    Providing for the attendance at its meetings of such other county officers and employees as may be helpful to the board by providing information, opinions and advice;

    (4)

    Providing for the order of business and parliamentary procedure at its meetings;

    (5)

    Providing for the appointment, powers and duties of standing and special committees;

    (6)

    Providing for executive sessions of the board; but no ordinance or resolution shall be offered and no final vote, decision or action shall be taken on any question or subject during an executive session;

    (7)

    Providing for the compulsory attendance of witnesses and the production of books and papers before the board or any of its committees; and

    (8)

    For such other purposes not contrary to state law, this Code or other ordinance as may be within the power of the board of supervisors to regulate for the conduct of its business.