A. Introduction. An ordinance may be introduced by two council members, the mayor or manager at any regular or special meeting of the council. Each ordinance shall be assigned a serial number by the clerk. The ordinance shall be set for public hearing by the affirmative vote of a majority of the council.

B. Publication. The proposed ordinance shall be published by title, with a brief summary and with a notice setting out the date, time and place for public hearing on the ordinance. Copies of the proposed ordinance shall be made available to the public at the meeting and at the clerk’s office.

C. Hearing. The public hearing shall follow the publication by at least five calendar days. At the hearing, copies of the ordinance shall be distributed to any persons present who request them, or the ordinance shall be read aloud in full. All interested persons present shall have the opportunity to be heard. The hearing shall be only for the purpose of receiving testimony and comments concerning the ordinance. The hearing may be held separately or in connection with a regular or special meeting and may be adjourned as necessary.

D. Adoption. After the hearing, the council shall consider the ordinance and may adopt it with or without amendment, or reject it. The clerk shall print and make available copies of the adopted ordinance.

E. Effective Date. Ordinances take effect upon adoption or at a later date specified in the ordinance. (Ord. 06-008 § 4, 2006; Ord. 648 § 6, 2005)