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If a Council Member feels something needs to change or a staff member needs to receive instructions to do something, the issue should be raised with the City Manager immediately. In some cases he or she may be able to solve the problem on the spot; in others it may be more complicated. The City Manager reports to the whole Council of seven. What one Council Member thinks ought to happen may not be what the majority of the Council wants to happen. (Taken from "Elected Official Handbooks, "Book 5) PUBLIC PARTICIPATION No one shall be denied the right, personally or through counsel, to present grievances or offer suggestions for the betterment of municipal affairs at any regular meeting of the Council, nor to speak to the subject of any special meeting. (Section 335, City Charter) The public is guaranteed the right to provide testimony at any regular or special meeting on any subject which will be considered by the legislative body before or during its consideration of the item. In addition, the public has the right at every regular meeting to provide testimony on any matter under the legislative body's jurisdiction. (§ 54953.5(a) of the Brown Act) RULES OF PROCEDURE The Council, by ordinance, shall establish rules of procedure for taking actions. Such rules shall: (a) provide that Council actions shall require the affirmative votes of a majority of the entire Council membership. (b) provide for the introduction, publication, adoption, amendment, effective date and codification of ordinances. (c) provide for the introduction and adoption of resolutions. (Section 330, City Charter) BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS The Council, by ordinance, shall create boards and commissions as necessary to facilitate governmental operations in all appropriate fields, including, but not limited to: (a) Board of Appeals (b) Board of Zoning Adjustment; (c) Handicapped Access Appeals Board (d) Human Resources Commission 53 II-3