Rule No. 20 Precedence of Motions

When a question is before Council, no motion shall be entertained except the following:
   (1)   To adjourn.
   (2)   To fix the hour of adjournment.
   (3)   To lay on the table.
   (4)   To amend.
   (5)   For the previous question.
   (6)   To refer to a committee.
   (7)   To postpone to a certain day.
   (8)   To postpone indefinitely.
   (9)   Main motion.
   These motions shall have precedence in the order indicated. Any such motion, except a motion to amend, shall be put to a vote without debate.