Akron explains the difference between ordinances and resolutions and how to find passed legislation

Mar 26, 2026

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.

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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.

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