§ 2-11. Action Requiring an Ordinance.

A.

An act of the Council having the force of law shall be by ordinance. An act requiring an ordinance shall include but not be limited to those which:

(1)

Adopt or amend an administrative code.

(2)

Provide a fine or other penalty or establish a rule or regulation for violation of which a fine or other penalty may be imposed.

(3)

Levy taxes, assessments and charges.

(4)

Adopt the operating budget and capital improvement budget and appropriate funds for the City-Parish Government.

(5)

Grant, renew or extend a franchise.

(6)

Provide for raising revenue.

(7)

Regulate the rate or other charges for service by the City-Parish Government.

(8)

Authorize the borrowing of money, in any manner authorized by law.

(9)

Incur debt in any manner authorized by law.

(10)

Dispose of any real property owned by the City-Parish Government.

(11)

Convey or lease or authorize the conveyance or lease of any lands or property of the City-Parish Government.

(12)

Acquire real property on behalf of the City-Parish Government.

(13)

Adopt or modify the official map.

(14)

Adopt or modify regulations for review and approval of plats.

(15)

Adopt or modify subdivision controls or regulations.

(16)

Adopt or modify the zoning plan, maps and regulations.

(17)

Amend or repeal any ordinance previously adopted.

(18)

Propose amendments to this charter.

B.

All ordinances shall be codified in accordance with Article VI, Section 10 of the constitution.

C.

An act of the Council which is not to have the force of law may be enacted by resolution. A resolution may be used by the Council for purposes such as a formal expression or will of the Council; to authorize a person or persons to sign legal and financial documents for a project or purpose previously approved by ordinance; and as may be authorized by this charter. The President's veto authority shall not apply to resolutions.

D.

All ordinances and resolutions shall be passed by the favorable vote of at least a majority of the authorized membership of the Council except as otherwise provided in this charter.

(Reprint of January 2010)