(A) Every proposed ordinance shall be introduced in writing and in the form required for final adoption which shall include:
(1) A title briefly describing the content;
(2) Findings, reasons or basis for the ordinance, if desired;
(3) An enacting clause;
(4) Citation of any ordinance repealed;
(5) The provisions of the ordinance including section numbers if the ordinance is to be codified or amends an existing codified ordinance;
(6) The effective date of the ordinance, to be effective when adopted unless otherwise stated;
(7) The approval of the City Attorney as to form and the assignment of an ordinance number if necessary; and
(8) Space for the signatures of the Mayor and members of Council and the Clerk attesting notice, if required, and adoption.
(B) Written resolutions shall be in similar form as deemed appropriate by the City Attorney or City Manager.
(1977 Code, § 1-3024)
State Law Reference:
Form of ordinances, S.C. Code § 5-7-270