§ 2-55. Introduction of business, resolutions and ordinances; disposition of communications.

(a)

Ordinances to be in writing. All ordinances submitted to the board shall be in writing and shall include at the outset a brief statement of the subject matter and a title. All written material introduced shall be read and then discussed and acted upon as the board deems appropriate.

(b)

Notice.

(1)

The town board may take action on an ordinance only if it appears on the written agenda for a meeting at which action is requested in order to provide proper legal notice.

(2)

Ordinances will be placed on the agenda for board action only if they are submitted to the town clerk-treasurer in written form a minimum of two days prior to the meeting at which action is requested (except in emergency situations as determined by the chairperson or town clerk-treasurer).

(c)

Disposition of petitions, communication, etc. Every petition or other writing of any kind, addressed to the board, clerk-treasurer or other town officer for reference to the town board, shall be delivered by the clerk-treasurer or such other town officer to the chairperson or to the presiding officer of the board as soon as convenient after receipt of same and, in any event, prior to or at the opening of the next meeting of the board following the receipt of same.

(Prior Code, § 2-3-12)