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10/16/23, 9:56 AM Print Preview https://lakeelmo.municipalcodeonline.com/book/print?type=ordinances&name=TITLE_3_ADMINISTRATION 13/39 (a)Signing and publication proof. Every ordinance and resolution passed by the council shall be in writing and signed by the mayor, attested by the clerk, and filed by the clerk in the ordinance or resolution book. Unless otherwise provided by law, no ordinance shall require more than one reading and all ordinances shall be adopted by a majority vote of councilmembers present at the council meeting. Proof of publication of every ordinance shall be attached and filed with the ordinance. (b)Repeals and amendments. Every ordinance or resolution repealing a previous ordinance or resolution or a section or subdivision shall give the number, if any, and the title of the ordinance or Code section number of the ordinance or resolution to be repealed in whole or in part. Each ordinance or resolution amending an existing ordinance or resolution or part shall set forth in full each amended section or subdivision as it will read with the amendment. (c)Mayoral and city proclamations. Except as otherwise provided by law, all mayoral and city proclamations recognizing events, persons, and official observances shall be adopted by a majority of the councilmembers present and voting at the meeting where such proclamation is presented for adoption. (d)Seating assignments. Councilmembers shall occupy the chairs assigned to them by the presiding officer, but two councilmembers may exchange seats by joining in a formal request to the presiding officer to do so. HISTORY Adopted by Ord. 08-253 on 11/3/2021 3.08.070 Suspension Or Amendment Of Rules The rules of procedure applicable to council meetings may be suspended or amended by two-thirds vote of the councilmembers present and voting, provided that such action is not in violation of state statutes. HISTORY Adopted by Ord. 08-253 on 11/3/2021 3.08.080 Salaries Of Mayor And Councilmembers The mayor and councilmembers shall be paid salaries as determined from time to time by the council and set by ordinance. An ordinance establishing council salaries shall be adopted before a regular city election and shall not be effective until January 1 following such election. HISTORY Adopted by Ord. 08-253 on 11/3/2021 3.08.090 Payment Of Salaries The salaries provided by LEC 3.08.010 et seq. shall be paid semi-annually, or more frequently, as directed by the council. HISTORY Adopted by Ord. 08-253 on 11/3/2021 3.08.100 Council To Act As Board Of Adjustment And Appeals (a)Establishment of board of adjustment and appeals. The council is established as the board of adjustment and appeals. The board of adjustment and appeals shall have the following powers with respect to this section: