641—202.5 (135) Organizational procedures.
	 202.5(1) The presence of four members of the council shall constitute a quorum.
	 202.5(2) The chairperson and all other council members present shall cast votes or abstain, as the case may be, on all council action. No proxy votes shall be allowed.
	 202.5(3) A vote of a majority of those present shall be necessary to take action on any motion before the council. A tie vote shall mean no action on the motion.
	 202.5(4) The council shall, at the July meeting of each odd-numbered year, elect a vice-chairperson, who shall perform the duties of the chairperson in the absence of the chairperson, when the chairperson has a conflict of interest or when the chairperson so directs.
	 202.5(5) A council member shall refrain from participating in an application review process if the member:
	  a.   	 Has a personal bias or prejudice concerning the applicant;
	  b.   	 Has acted as counsel to the applicant or a competitor of the applicant in the same or adjoining county within the past two years;
	  c.   	 Has a financial interest in the outcome of the application process or any other significant personal interest that could be substantially affected by the outcome of the case;
	  d.   	 Has a spouse or relative within the third degree of relationship that (1) is affiliated with or represents the applicant or a competitor of the applicant in the same or adjoining county; (2) has a known financial or significant personal interest which could be substantially affected by the outcome of the application process; or (3) is likely to testify on behalf of the applicant or an affected person at public hearing; or
	  e.   	 Has any other legally sufficient cause to refrain from participating in the application review process.