(a) Resolution or Motion A resolution or motion shall be limited to matters required or permitted to be done by the charter, or by state or federal laws or pertaining to the internal affairs or concerns of the city government. A resolution is an official council action in the form of a motion adopted by a majority vote of the elected council members.
(b) Ordinance
(1) An ordinance is an official council action by a majority vote of the elected council members. An ordinance is a legislative act establishing a more permanent influence on the city than a resolution and requiring greater formalities in its adoption.
(2) Each ordinance shall be introduced in written form and identified by a number and short title.
(3) The style of all ordinances passed by council shall be “The City of the Village of Douglas ordains.”