Columbia When motion to adjourn in order ordinance (§ 2-59)
Chapter 2: Administration · Article II. City Council
A motion to adjourn shall always be in order, except: first, when a member is in possession of the floor; second, while the ayes and nays are being called; third, while the members are voting; fourth, when it was the last preceding motion; and fifth, when it has been decided that the previous question shall be taken.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 2-59
Text from Supplement 139 (September 3, 2026).
Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.