Standing Rules and Orders of Council
Rule 87: Ringing bells and roll call before voting
The passages show Rule 87 being cited for two things: ringing the bells before a vote is taken, and carrying out a roll call vote when the difference in votes by show of hands is five or fewer. The exact wording is not quoted, so the full scope of the rule is unclear.
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How the minutes record it
Councillor Niemand G (DA) stated that Rule 86 of the Standing Rules and Orders of Council did not make provision for drums to be rung before voting could take place; instead, Rule 87 made provision for the bells to be rung.
Signed minutes, Wednesday, 30 July 2025