Actions of Governing Body to Be by Ordinance

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The following actions of the governing body of a municipality shall be by ordinance unless otherwise allowed by general law to be done by resolution:

  1. Any action required by general law or the charter of a municipality to be by ordinance; or
  2. Any action that:
    1. Levies a tax;
    2. Makes a special assessment;
    3. Is permanent in nature; or
    4. Has a regulatory or penal effect.


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