§ 2-40. Action by council.

City council shall take action by passing ordinances and resolutions. Proposed ordinances and resolutions are introduced for discussion by any member of council offering the ordinance or resolution as a main motion related to an agenda item.

(1)

Resolutions. A resolution is an expression of policy concerning some item of business coming within the city council's official cognizance and often deals with matters of special or temporary character. Resolutions may be introduced by motion of any member of council and may be oral or in writing. Resolutions may be adopted on one reading. An oral resolution shall require no written record other than its being recorded in the council minutes by the clerk to council. Resolutions in writing shall be introduced in the same manner as an ordinance.

(2)

Ordinances. An ordinance is local legislation passed by the governing body of the city, duly enacted pursuant to proper authority, relating to the corporate affairs of the city. Every proposed ordinance shall be introduced in writing and in the form required for final adoption. Ordinances may be introduced by any member of council. Ordinances require a reading at two public meetings on separate days, with at least six days between the first and second reading. (Ref. § 5-7-270 S.C. Code, as amended.)

(Ord. of 2-8-16(1))