Section 9-19-16 – Revision of ordinances–Committee to prepare revision.
9-19-16. Revision of ordinances–Committee to prepare revision. Every municipality shall have the power to revise the ordinances as provided herein. The governing body of any municipality not oftener than once every five years may appoint a committee of one or more competent persons to prepare and submit for its consideration an ordinance in revision of […]
Section 9-19-8 – Passage, recording, and publication of resolutions.
9-19-8. Passage, recording, and publication of resolutions. Any resolution may be passed after one reading and shall be recorded at length in the minutes of the meeting at which it is passed, with a statement of the number of votes for and against it. Such resolution shall be published in full either as part of […]
Section 9-19-9 – Recording of votes on ordinances.
9-19-9. Recording of votes on ordinances. The vote upon all ordinances upon the second reading and to pass the same over any veto shall be taken by yeas and nays and entered upon the minutes of the meeting. Source: SL 1890, ch 37, art IV, §16; RPolC 1903, §1213; RC 1919, §6245; SDC 1939, §45.1004.
Section 9-19-10 – Veto power of mayor under aldermanic form–Items in appropriation ordinances.
9-19-10. Veto power of mayor under aldermanic form–Items in appropriation ordinances. The mayor in any municipality with a common council may veto any ordinance or resolution by filing a written objection with the finance officer within ten days after its passage. The veto may extend to any one or more items contained in an ordinance […]
Section 9-19-11 – Reconsideration of vetoed item–Vote required to override veto.
9-19-11. Reconsideration of vetoed item–Vote required to override veto. If the mayor vetoes any ordinance, resolution, or other item pursuant to §9-19-10 the finance officer shall present the ordinance, resolution, or other item with the mayor’s written objection at the next meeting of the council and it may be reconsidered. If the ordinance or resolution […]
Section 9-19-1 – Definition of terms.
9-19-1. Definition of terms. The word “ordinance” as used in this title shall mean a permanent legislative act of the governing body of a municipality within the limits of its powers. The word “resolution” as used in this title shall mean any determination, decision, or direction of the governing body of a municipality of a […]
Section 9-19-2 – Continuation in force of prior ordinances and resolutions.
9-19-2. Continuation in force of prior ordinances and resolutions. All ordinances and resolutions in force in any municipality when this code takes effect which are not inconsistent with its provisions shall continue in force and effect until repealed or amended as provided by law. Source: SL 1890, ch 37, art I, §9; RPolC 1903, §1178; […]
Section 9-19-3 – Authority to enact, amend, and repeal ordinances and resolutions–Penalties for violation.
9-19-3. Authority to enact, amend, and repeal ordinances and resolutions–Penalties for violation. Every municipality may enact, make, amend, revise, or repeal all such ordinances, resolutions, and regulations as may be proper and necessary to carry into effect the powers granted thereto, and to provide for the punishment of each violation thereof by a fine not […]
Section 9-19-3.1 – Degree of proof required when jail sentence authorized–Pleadings–Jury trial–Application of civil rules.
9-19-3.1. Degree of proof required when jail sentence authorized–Pleadings–Jury trial–Application of civil rules. In the prosecution for the violation of any municipal ordinance which authorizes a penalty of a jail sentence, the municipality must prove the defendant guilty of the violation of the ordinance beyond a reasonable doubt. The proceedings shall be commenced by complaint […]
Section 9-19-5 – One subject expressed in title of ordinance.
9-19-5. One subject expressed in title of ordinance. An ordinance must embrace but one subject which shall be expressed in its title. Source: RC 1919, §6242; SDC 1939, §45.1001.