§ 30.46 FORM; INTRODUCTION IN WRITING.

   (A)   Every proposed ordinance shall be numbered and shall be introduced in writing and in the form required for final adoption which shall include:

      (1)   A title briefly describing the contents;

      (2)   Findings, reasons or basis for the ordinance, if desired and when appropriate;

      (3)   An enacting clause;

      (4)   A repealing provision, when appropriate;

      (5)   The provisions of the ordinance including section numbers, when appropriate; and

      (6)   The effective date of the ordinance and dates of first and second readings and approval of the Attorney as to form, when asked.

(‘88 Code, § 2.113)

   (B)   An ordinance may be proposed by any member of Council or the City Administrator. A proposed ordinance shall be referred to the City Attorney, when appropriate, for approval as to legality and form, and he shall render assistance in the preparation of ordinances when requested to do so. After an ordinance is in proper form and the required notices have been given, the Clerk shall hold the ordinance for public inspection. An ordinance shall be deemed to be introduced when, at a public meeting of Council, its title is read, after appearance on an agenda. (‘88 Code, § 2.114)