Rule 2. Suspension and amendment of the Rules.

(a) Suspension of Rules. The Rules of Procedure must not be amended or repealed while a suspension of the Rules is in effect. These Rules or Robert's Rules of Order are suspended in whole or in part if:

(1) two-thirds of the councilmembers in office vote to suspend a specific Rule or group of Rules;

(2) for each matter considered during suspension, the Rules receive a separate suspension; and

(3) suspension of the Rules does not violate an applicable law.

(b) Rules not subject to suspension. This Rule, Rule 1(d), and Rule 10(e) must not be suspended.

(c) Amendment of these Rules. The County Council may amend these Rules by resolution. A resolution to amend these Rules must be introduced to the Council in writing at least one week before the resolution is considered for adoption. Adoption of the resolution requires a vote of two-thirds of the Councilmembers in office, except as provided in subsection (d). The resolution must contain the full text of the proposed amendments.

(d) Subsequent Council. The Rules in effect when the term of the previous Council ended continue in effect until amended, suspended or repealed. When a new Council takes office, it may amend or repeal these Rules by a majority vote in the first 90 days after taking office. (Res. No. 11-54; Res. No. 12-83; Res. No. 13-49; Res. No. 18-49.)