(A) Form. Every proposed ordinance or resolution shall be introduced in writing in the form required for final adoption and shall embrace but one subject, which shall be clearly stated in the title. Any ordinance which amends an existing ordinance shall set out in full the ordinance, sections or subsections to be amended. The enacting clause shall be “Be it Ordained by the City Council of Mexico Beach.”
(B) Procedure. An ordinance may be introduced at any regular or special meeting of the Council in writing. Upon introduction of any ordinance a copy shall be distributed to each member and to the City Clerk and such other places as the Council may designate. Procedure for adoption shall be as prescribed in Florida Statutes.
(C) Effective Date. Except for emergency ordinances, all ordinances or resolutions passed by the Council by a majority vote shall become effective ten (10) days after passage or as otherwise provided therein or as set by law.
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Statutory reference:
Procedures for the adoption of ordinances and resolutions, see F.S. § 166.041