Below are filing guidelines related to the Council's upcoming recess. Winter recess begins on December 23rd and the next business day will be January 4th. Legislation may not be filed during recess. The first Legislative Meeting in the new year will be January 5th. Contracts Contracts may be filed by 4pm on December 21st. The count will start on December 22nd and continue to run through recess. Contracts must be complete and accurate for the filing to be accepted to begin the