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Sec. 2-33. 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 of the council. 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or proposition may be withdrawn by the mover, with consent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 city council. (Code 1959, § 2-33.)