(A) As histories for the code sections, the 1994 Code section, the specific number and passage date of the original ordinance, and amending ordinances, if any, are listed following the text of the code section. Example: (1994 Code, § 38.04) (Ord. 10, passed 5-13-1960; Ord. 15, passed 1-1-1970; Ord. 20, passed 1-1-1980; Ord. 25, passed 1-1-1985)
(B) (1) A statutory cite included in the history indicates that the text of the section reads either verbatim or substantially the same as the statute. Example: (65 ILCS 5/3-2-1) (1994 Code, § 38.04) (Ord. 10, passed 1-17-1980; Ord. 20, passed 1-1-1985)
(2) A statutory cite set forth as a “statutory reference” following the text of the section, indicates that the reader should refer to that statute for further information. Example:
§ 38.04 PUBLIC RECORDS AVAILABLE.
The city shall make available to any person for inspection or copying all public records, as provided in the state’s Freedom of Information Act.
Statutory reference:
Freedom of Information Act, see 5 ILCS 140/1 et seq.
(1994 Code, § 10.18)