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 Lawrence
 Code of Ordinances
 Appendix A. RULES OF THE LAWRENCE CITY COUNCIL

  RULE 13 - ENACTING STYLE  

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  • Any measure passed by the City Council, the effect of which is of more than temporary significance, shall be entitled ORDINANCE , and the enacting style shall be, "Be it Ordained by the City Council of the City of Lawrence …"

    Any proposal or proposition seeking Council endorsement of a particular course of action or the option of the Council shall be entitled a RESOLUTION and the enacting style shall be "Resolved".

    Any invitation to any person to appear before the City Council or one of its committees or any request for written material shall be entitled A REQUEST and the enacting style shall be, "You are Requested by the City Council of the City of Lawrence …".

    Any measure by which the City Council expresses anything by command shall be entitled, ORDER and the enacting style shall be, "Ordered".

    Every proposed ordinance, resolution or order shall be reduced to writing and signed by the member or members presenting the same. Every request shall be reduced to writing and shall include an explanation of the matter to be discussed including specific questions, if any, and shall be signed by the member or members presenting such requests. Requests may be debated and are subject to amendment. A request may be acted upon at the same meeting at which it is introduced.