(a) Legislative Actions. The legislative power of the City shall be exercised by the City Council through the adoption of ordinances and the passage of resolutions, as set forth in Article V of the City Charter.
(b) Ordinances. Ordinances shall be the formal, written enactment of the City Council's exercise of a governmental power vested by the Ohio Constitution, the Xenia City Charter, or state law in the City for the regulation of the conduct of its citizens, for the regulation of the conduct or functions of City government, or other subjects under its control. Ordinances are intended to be of a permanent duration and shall have the full force and effect of law.
(c) Resolutions. Resolutions shall be the formal, written enactment of the City Council's legislative or administrative authority of a less permanent nature or to dispose of a specific matter not required by the Ohio Constitution, the Xenia City Charter, or state law to be done by ordinance. Resolutions may prescribe administrative rules and regulations when such rules and regulations are promulgated pursuant to the authority granted under the Xenia City Code or state law.
(Ord. 2021-23. Adopted 12/29/21; Ord. 2022-20. Adopted 06/23/22)