Opening, recessing, and adjourning a meeting are functions of the Mayor/Chair. The Mayor/Chair opens and closes the meeting with a tap of the gavel and a verbal acknowledgement. If a recess is necessary, then the Mayor/Chair announces the recess verbally and includes the time at which the recess will end. The Mayor/Chair reconvenes the meeting verbally at the proposed time. No motion needs to be made, but the Mayor/Chair must be mindful of the wishes of the body in conducting these actions.
