(a) An ordinance is a legislative act which prescribes a permanent rule to continue in force until repealed. A resolution is an expression of opinion concerning a particular item of business of a temporary nature.
(b) In addition to other acts required by law or by specific provision of this Charter to be done by ordinance, those acts of the Village Council shall be by ordinance which: (1) Adopt or amend an administrative code or establish, alter, or abolish any Village department, office or agency; (2) Provide for a fine or other penalty or establish a rule or regulation for a violation for which a fine or other penalty is imposed; (3) Levy taxes; (4) Grant, renew or extend a franchise; (5) Authorize the borrowing of money; (6) Convey or lease or authorize the conveyance or lease of any lands of the Village; (7) Regulate land use and development; and (8) Amend or repeal any ordinance previously adopted. Acts other than those referred to in the preceding sentence may be done either by ordinance or by resolution.
(Nov. 4, 1997)
2003 Replacement