a. An ordinance may be proposed by any member of Council.
b. After an ordinance is introduced, the Clerk/Treasurer 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.
c. When appropriate, a proposed ordinance shall be referred to the Municipal Attorney for approval as to legality and form. He or she shall render assistance in the preparation of ordinances when requested to do so.
(Prior Code, § 2.209)
Editor’s note:
Electors may propose ordinances except an ordinance appropriating money or authorizing the levy of taxes.
Statutory reference:
See S.C. Code § 5-17-10, as amended.