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Akron explains the difference between ordinances and resolutions and how to find passed legislation
Summary
A City of Akron staff member explains that council acts through ordinances (formal acts, e.g., contracts or code amendments) or resolutions (formal expressions of opinion), describes committee assignment and voting, and points the public to the city's online viewer and YouTube how-to video.
A City of Akron staff member explained that legislation before the Akron City Council takes two forms: ordinances, which are formal acts of council, and resolutions, which are formal expressions of council's opinion or will.
The staff member cited Akron City Charter section 34, saying "legislation is an official act of council that takes the form of…
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