(a) Voting generally.— Members of council present or participating via a telecommunication device shall vote on each question before council, except:

1. (1) As may be required by the provisions of a public official ethics law which may be applicable to members of council.
2. (2) As may be excused by a simple majority vote of the members of council present at a council meeting, for cause, which shall be entered in the journal, as may be deemed appropriate.

(c) Majority vote.— Except as otherwise provided in this part, an ordinance may not be enacted and a resolution may not be adopted by council without an affirmative vote of a majority of the number of the members of council.

Cross References. Section 11018.2 is referred to in section 11018.3 of this title.