§ 6-32-202 — Passage, amendment and repeal of ordinances

(a) Each ordinance, before being adopted, shall be read at two (2) meetings not less than one (1) week apart, and shall take effect ten (10) days after its adoption; provided, that, where an emergency exists and the public safety and welfare requires it, an ordinance containing a full statement of the facts and reasons for the emergency may be made effective upon its adoption if approved by a majority of the members of the council on two (2) readings on successive days. As used in this subsection (a), "read" means the reading of the caption of the ordinance. (b) At least the title and a brief summary of each ordinance, except an emergency ordinance, shall be published in the official city newspaper at least one (1) week before final passage, either separately or as part of the published proceedings of the council. (c) Amendments of ordinances and resolutions or parts thereof shall be accomplished only by setting forth the complete section, sections, subsection, or subsections in their amended form. (d) An ordinance may be repealed by reference to its number and title only and publication of the ordinance may be similarly limited.

Legislative History

Acts 1957, ch. 238, § 5.02; T.C.A., § 6-3212; Acts 1993, ch. 353, § 2.