Each proposed ordinance shall be introduced in written form. The enacting clause shall be:
BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED BY THE CITY OF HOUSTON, ALASKA.
(Ord. 74-O-1, 1975)
All ordinances shall be given a code number in accordance with the codification system established under the Houston Municipal Code, when the ordinance is scheduled for public hearing.
(Ord. 74-O-1, 1975; Ord. 97-06, 1997)
When a bond is required, an undertaking in writing shall be sufficient, unless specifically stated otherwise.
(Ord. 74-O-1, 1975)
A proposed ordinance may be introduced by any member of the Council, the Mayor or Chairman of an authorized committee. Citizens may petition the Council for a referendum vote on a proposed or existing ordinance, or propose an ordinance by an initiative petition.
(Ord. 74-O-1, 1975; Ord. 97-06, 1997)
The proposed ordinance is set for hearing by the affirmative vote of four Councilmembers. The ordinance number and topic shall be posted and published with the time and place for public hearing. The hearing follows notice by at least five days. The Council shall hear all interested persons wishing to be heard. At the meeting after the hearing the Council shall consider the proposed ordinance and the testimony, and may adopt it with or without amendments or reject it at that meeting.
(Ord. 74-O-1, 1975; Ord. 97-06, 1997; Ord. 99-02, 1999; Ord. 10-05 § 4, 2010)
An ordinance takes effect upon adoption, or at a later date if specified, but the exact date the ordinance becomes law must be put in writing on the ordinance.
(Ord. 74-O-1, 1975)