More About the Agenda Adopting Ords Meeting Welcome Inside the HDM Links Open Pub. E-mail the Mayor Tel. This information is presented as a brief overview of the procedure for adopting an ordinance. There are additional rules to follow in order to adopt a bond ordinance and a land use ordinance which are not covered here.
Ordinances memorialize the agreed-upon actions of the governing body.
Council consensus may be reached in a Public or Executive Work Session to introduce an ordinance. A hearing date is set for a meeting which usually takes place two weeks after introduction and adoption, but may be set for a later date. A public hearing is held at which time all interested members of the public have an opportunity to be heard. An ordinance takes effect upon publication after final adoption. Comments, questions and suggestions for information you want to see here or on any other department web page would be greatly appreciated.