§ 3.16. Ordinances.

(a)

Every proposed ordinance shall be introduced in writing and in the form required for final adoption. No ordinance shall contain a subject which is not expressed in its title. The enacting clause shall be "The Council of the City of Johns Creek hereby ordains…" and every ordinance shall so begin.

(b)

An ordinance may be introduced by the mayor or any councilmember and be read at a regular or special meeting of the city council. Ordinances shall be considered and adopted or rejected by the city council in accordance with the rules which it shall establish. Except as otherwise provided by law, an ordinance may be adopted the same day it is introduced. Upon introduction of any ordinance, the clerk shall, as soon as possible, distribute a copy to the mayor and to each councilmember and shall file a reasonable number of copies in the office of the clerk and at such other public places as the city council may designate.

(Act No. 277, § 1, 5-11-2009)