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Sec. 33. Motions, etc.—To be in writing; stating before
discussing; withdrawing.

Every motion or proposition, except such as are subsidiary or
incidental, shall be in writing, and shall be filed with the clerk.
When a motion is made and seconded, it shall be stated by the
president before it is debated. A motion or proposition may be
withdrawn by the mover, with consent of the second, at any time
before it is decided, amended or otherwise acted upon by the council.
(Id.)