(a) 
An ordinance shall be introduced in writing in the form required by assembly rule.
(b) 
An ordinance may be introduced by an assembly member at a regular or special meeting of the assembly. The mayor may cause an ordinance to be introduced; each such ordinance shall state "By the Chair of the Assembly at the request of the Mayor." Following introduction and upon approval of three assembly members, the clerk shall publish a notice containing the text of the ordinance or an informative summary of its contents, the time and place for a public hearing on the ordinance, and the time and place where copies of the ordinance are available. The public hearing shall be held at least seven days after publication of the notice.
(c) 
An ordinance takes effect upon adoption or at a later date specified in the ordinance. Ordinances shall be attested by the municipal clerk and by the presiding officer of the assembly.
(AO No. 2013-93, prop. 8, 4-1-2014)
In addition to other actions which require an ordinance, the assembly shall use ordinances to:
(1) 
Adopt or amend the administrative code;
(2) 
Levy taxes;
(3) 
Authorize borrowing of money;
(4) 
Grant, renew or extend a franchise;
(5) 
Regulate the rate charged by a public utility;
(6) 
Provide for a fine or other penalty or establish a rule or regulation for the violation of which a fine or other penalty is imposed;
(7) 
Adopt or amend zoning or similar land use control measures;
(8) 
Convey or lease, or authorize the conveyance or lease, of any interest in lands of the municipality. An ordinance conveying an interest in real property dedicated to public park or recreational purposes is valid only upon approval by a majority of those voting on the question at a regular or special election. The assembly shall publish notice of the election, including a description of the property by proper place name and legal description, and the terms and conditions of the conveyance.[1]
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Editor’s Notes – There are Charter Commission Commentary notes on this section. Said Commentary is included as an attachment to this title.
In case of an emergency, an ordinance may be introduced and adopted at the same meeting. An emergency ordinance shall contain a finding that an emergency exists and a statement of the facts constituting the emergency. An emergency ordinance is adopted upon the affirmative vote of all members present, or of three-fourths of the total membership, whichever is less. The mayor may veto an emergency ordinance within 36 hours after adoption of the ordinance. An emergency ordinance is effective for 60 days unless sooner repealed by resolution. A reasonable attempt shall be made to notify the mayor and all assembly members immediately upon introduction of an emergency ordinance.
(AO No. 2013-93, prop. 8, 4-1-2014)
The assembly by ordinance may adopt by reference a standard code of regulations or a portion of the statutes of the State of Alaska. The matter adopted by reference shall be made available to the public in a manner prescribed by assembly rule.
The assembly shall provide for indexing and codification of all ordinances adopted by the assembly. Following preparation of the initial Code, all proposed ordinances shall be adopted as amendments or additions to the Code.