31st. The first reading of a bill shall be for information, and if opposition be made to it, the question shall be “Shall this bill be rejected?” If no opposition be made it shall go to the second reading without a question, when it shall be open for discussion and amendment, or such order as the council may think proper to take, except the question on the passage thereof, which can only be taken, on the day of the introduction of the bill, by the consent of two-thirds of the members present.

32nd. Before any bill or joint resolution requiring the signatures of the Mayor and Recorder, shall be read a third time, the question shall be put, “Shall this bill be read a third time?” and if a majority of the members present shall not vote in the affirmative, the same shall be declared to be rejected.

33rd. On the third reading of a bill, the question shall be on its passage, but it may be committed at any time previous to its passage.

34th. When a blank is to be filled, the <​and​> different sums or dates are proposed, the question shall be first taken on the highest sum, or longest date, and thence downwards.

35th. The council may, at any time, suspend any of its rules by a majority of three-fourths of the members present.

36. After the arrival of the hour to which the council may stand adjourned, no member who may have appeared, shall absent himself without leave of those present, or of the council when formed.

37th. All Standing and Select Committees shall be appointed by the Mayor, unless otherwise [p. 6]