Schisler v. Clausing

We are asked to choose between two seemingly conflicting provisions in the Portsmouth City Charter. Section 9, which sets forth the general provisions governing council voting procedure, was first enacted in 1928, and provides:

“A majority of the members elected to the Council shall constitute a quorúm to do business, but a less number may adjourn from time to time and compel the attendance of absent members in such manner and under such penalties as may be prescribed by ordinance. The affirmative vote of a majority of the members elected to the Council shall be necessary to adopt any…