Original motion

Any member wishing to move an original motion shall give notice of the same in writing to the City Administrator, but a motion shall not become a subject of discussion until the next ordinary meeting. Such notice, if not given at a meeting of the Council must be delivered to the City Administrator at least ninety-six hours before the meeting at which it is intended to be brought forward. This rule shall not extend to the exclusion of Belize City Council 127 motions for amendments or for the adjournment on a matter of urgent public importance or for adjourning the consideration of any matter before a meeting of the Council or for the adjournment of any meeting of the Council.