Every proposed ordinance shall be numbered, introduced in writing and in the form required for final adoption, which shall include:
(A) A title briefly describing the contents;
(B) The findings, reasons or basis for the ordinance, if desired and when appropriate;
(C) An enacting clause as set forth in § 2-62 of this chapter;
(D) A repealing provision, when appropriate;
(E) The provisions of the ordinance including section numbers, when appropriate;
(F) The effective date of the ordinance and dates of the first and second readings and the approval of the Town Attorney as to form, when requested; and
(G) Space for the signatures of the Mayor, the Council or, in the absence of the Mayor, the presiding member of Council. The Clerk shall attest adoption. When appropriate, the Town Attorney shall attest as to form.
Statutory reference:
Form and procedures for introducing and passing ordinances, see S.C. Code § 5-7-270