Section 9-19-6 – Style of ordinance.
9-19-6. Style of ordinance. The style of all ordinances shall be as follows: “An ordinance __________ (inserting the title)” followed by: “Be it ordained by the (city or town) of __________ (inserting the name of municipality)” followed by the substance of the ordinance. Source: SL 1890, ch 37, art IV, §16; RPolC 1903, §1213; SL […]
Section 9-19-7 – Reading, passage, and publication of ordinances–Codes incorporated by reference.
9-19-7. Reading, passage, and publication of ordinances–Codes incorporated by reference. The title of all ordinances shall be read twice with at least five days intervening between the first and second reading. The ordinance shall be signed by the mayor or acting mayor or president of the Board of Trustees, filed with the auditor or clerk, […]
Section 9-19-7.1 – Notice requirements for substantial amendment at second reading.
9-19-7.1. Notice requirements for substantial amendment at second reading. If any amendment presented and approved by the governing body at the second reading of an ordinance substantially alters the substance of the ordinance from the first reading, the proposed ordinance as amended may not be considered for final adoption until at least five days after […]
Section 9-18-2 – Records of acts and proceedings of municipal officers–Open to public.
9-18-2. Records of acts and proceedings of municipal officers–Open to public. Every municipal officer shall keep a record of the official acts and proceedings of his office, and such record shall be open to public inspection during business hours under reasonable restrictions. Source: SL 1890, ch 37, art III, §9; SL 1890, ch 37, art […]
Section 9-18-3 – Admissibility in evidence of copies and transcripts of municipal records–Prima facie evidence.
9-18-3. Admissibility in evidence of copies and transcripts of municipal records–Prima facie evidence. Copies of all papers filed in the office of the auditor or clerk and transcripts of all records of the governing body certified by him under the corporate seal are admissible in evidence the same as the originals thereof. Such original papers […]
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 9-16-47 – Benefits and contributions exempt from assignment and process.
9-16-47. Benefits and contributions exempt from assignment and process. All annuities, pensions, retirement allowances, the accumulated contributions of any member, or any other benefit whatsoever accrued or accruing to any member or beneficiary shall be unassignable and shall not be subject to execution, attachment, garnishment, or any other process of law whatsoever, except as is […]
Section 9-16-48 – Validation of pensions and benefits previously paid.
9-16-48. Validation of pensions and benefits previously paid. In all cases if a municipal retirement system or a first or second class municipality has, prior to July 1, 1985, paid any pension or other benefit out of funds provided by the municipality, the pensions or other benefits and all proceedings thereon, contracts made or performed, […]