6-54-512 - Actions of governing body to be by ordinance.

6-54-512. Actions of governing body to be by ordinance.

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:

          (A)  Levies a tax;

          (B)  Makes a special assessment;

          (C)  Is permanent in nature; or

          (D)  Has a regulatory or penal effect.

[Acts 2009, ch. 400, § 1.]