Title 12174 · Code of Ordinances

Sec. 3.106. - Method of introduction of certain legislation.

Citation: Jacksonville, FL Code of Ordinances § 3.106.

Section: 3.106.

Ordinances or resolutions proposed by a City agency governed by an appointed board or commission, by the Downtown Investment Authority ("DIA"), or by an independent agency may be introduced into the Council by the Council President at the request of the proposer, but without any connotation that the Council President is sponsoring the legislation. An ordinance or resolution shall be proposed by a City agency which is collegial in composition, or by the DIA or an independent agency only by a majority of the members of the DIA board or agency, respectively, and shall be introduced only if accompanied by a certified copy of (a) a resolution of the governing body or (b) an extract of the minutes of a meeting of the governing body, in either case evidencing the request, the certified copy to accompany the original proposed ordinance or resolution when filed with the Council Secretary. The Council President shall acknowledge receipt of a proposed ordinance or resolution to the proposer. (Ord. 74-263-115, § 3; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 2025-395-E , § 1) Note— Former § 2.108.