(A) An ordinance, order or resolution passed by the Town Council is considered adopted when it is signed by a majority of the Town Council. If required by statute, an adopted ordinance, order or resolution must be promulgated or published before it takes effect.
(B) An ordinance prescribing a penalty for a violation must, before it takes effect, be published in the manner prescribed by I.C. 5-3-1, unless:
(1) It is published under I.C. 36-1-5; or
(2) It declares an emergency requiring its immediate effectiveness and is posted at the Town Hall.
(C) This section does not apply to a zoning ordinance or amendment to a zoning ordinance, or a resolution approving a comprehensive plan, that is adopted under I.C. 36-7.
(`95 Code, § 22.01)
Statutory reference:
Ordinance, order or resolution adoption; publication, see I.C. 36-5-2-10