Bill Type and Number:  Ordinance 2007-279

 

Sponsor:  Council Member Daniels

 

Date of Introduction:  March 13, 2007

 

Committee(s) of Reference:  R; A

 

Date of Analysis:  March 15, 2007

 

Type of Action:  Ordinance Code Amendment

 

Bill Summary:  This bill repeals Section 10.102 (Chief of Legislative Services to publish rules), Ordinance Code, and creates a new Section 10.102 (Director/Council Secretary to publish rules).  It requires the Director/Council Secretary to maintain a current electronic version of the Council Rules, posted on the City Council website and made available for review or distribution.  It further requires that a printed copy of the current Council Rules be maintained in the Office of Legislative Services, with copies to be provided to the public as any other public record.  The Director/Council Secretary is required to assist all interested citizens or agencies in obtaining electronic versions of the Rules.

 

Background Information:  The current Section 10.102 provides for publication of the Council Rules by the Chief of Legislative Services, and provides for distribution of the printed copies.

 

Policy Impact Area:  Council Rules-Publication

 

Fiscal Impact:  Undetermined

 

Analyst:  Campbell