The public hearing of an ordinance is conducted at the next designated meeting following its introduction. Legislation - Following the public hearing and discussion by Council, Council may adopt the legislation with or without amendments, reject it or table it. Every City Council member present votes or requests to be excused from voting on proposed legislation. Motions - A motion is used to determine policy and procedural matters, conduct elections among and make appointments by Council members. Resolutions - A resolution is used for any legislation of a temporary, informal or ceremonial nature where practicable.
Resolutions are effective upon passage.
Ordinances - An ordinance is used for legislation of a general or permanent nature. Ordinances take effect 30 days following passage. Unless otherwise provided in the Ohio Revised Code, ordinances become effective thirty days after their adoption or at a later date specified by Council. Such items are then read by number only and the appropriate action is taken - i.e, the items are referred to a Board or Commission or held over for another reading.