Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title CPM4 — Meetings and Hearings
Stockton Municipal Code Ch. 4.01 Council Meetings
Stockton Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Stockton
Cite as: Stockton Municipal Code Chapter 4.01 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 4.01.010. Policy.¶
Because various provisions of the City Charter and Municipal Code relate to rules of conduct for City Council meetings, this section of the City Council Policy Manual consolidates such rules and procedures for ready reference and serves as comprehensive Council Meeting Policies and Procedures.
This chapter of the City Council Policy Manual shall apply to the conduct of City Council meetings and to all meetings of Council appointed boards, commissions and committees.
Pertinent provisions of the City Charter, Stockton Municipal Code Chapter 2.04, and Council Resolutions related to meetings are hereby consolidated and presented for reference.
A) General: Applicable City Charter, Article IV, Sections:
i) Section 402. Meetings. The Council shall call and hold regular and special meetings in such manner and at such time and place within the City of Stockton as it may prescribe.
ii) Section 403. Open Sessions. All legislative sessions of the Council, whether regular or special, shall be open to the public except for sessions closed to the public as permitted by law. The public shall have access to the minutes and records of sessions open to the public at all reasonable times in accordance with applicable law.
iii) Section 404. Quorum. A majority of the members of the Council shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Every member when present, must vote upon all propositions.
iv) Section 407. Qualifications of Members. The Council shall be the judge of the election and qualifications of its members. Except as otherwise provided in this Charter, the Council shall determine its rules of procedure. It may punish or expel any member for violation of its rules.
§ 4.01.020. Responsibilities.¶
§ 4.01.030. Relevant authority.¶
City Charter.
Stockton Municipal Code Chapter 2.04.
§ 4.01.040. Related administrative directive, city policy, city procedure.¶
§ 4.01.050. Related forms, documents, or links.¶
§ 4.01.060. Frequently asked questions.¶
§ 4.01.070. Update history.¶
3/16/81 - Adopted by Resolution No. 38,095
2/22/82 - Amended by Resolution No. 38,894
4/21/86 - Amended by Resolution No. 86-0222
10/26/87 - Amended by Resolution No. 87-0583
5/7/90 - Amended by Resolution No. 90-0286
2/4/92 - Amended by Resolution No. 91-0110
6/7/93 - Amended by Resolution No. 93-0377
2/23/10 - Amended by Resolution No. 10-0041
12/17/13 - Amended by Resolution No. 2013-12-17-1213
1/26/16 - Amended by Resolution No. 2016-01-26-1203
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