RESOLUTION NO. ________, SERIES 2022
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A RESOLUTION AMENDING RULE 6.03 OF THE RULES OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT RELATING TO THE SUBMISSION OF LEGISLATION. (AMENDMENT BY SUBSTITUTION)
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SPONSORED BY: COUNCIL PRESIDENT JAMES
WHEREAS, the Kentucky Revised Statute § 67C.103(10) authorizes Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government Council (“Council”) to determine and adopt its own rules; and
WHEREAS, under Council Rule 1.14, the Council shall determine its own rules, and under Council Rule 1.01(d.) may amend its Rules by a resolution adopted by a majority vote of the entire Council; and
WHEREAS, the Council wishes to amend its rules regarding the submission of legislation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT (“COUNCIL”) AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I: Council Rule 6.03 is hereby is amended as follows:
6.03 Submitting Legislation
The Mayor, the Jefferson County Attorney’s Office, Metro Legal Counselor, or any department, agency, joint agency, or instrumentality of the Metro Government, or appropriate employee of such department, heretofore referenced as the requesting “entity,” shall submit an ordinance, order, or resolution to be considered for sponsorship by a Council Member to the Clerk’s Office for introduction within the timeline stated in Rule 6.02.
The requesting entity and the Council Member sponsoring the ordinance, order, or resolution are responsible for ensuring that the Clerk receives the following:
a) An electronic copy of the ordinance, order, or resolution, which shall conform to the specifications set forth in the Metro Council Policies and Procedures Manual and include all attachments explaining the ordinance, order, or resolution;
b) The name of the sponsor(s) of the ordinance, order, or resolution;
c) A Any financial impact statement, as called for by Ordinance No. 11, Series 2004 and as amended by Ordinance No. 174, Series 2014, if requested by the sponsor, in the case where the ordinance, order, or resolution requires the acceptance or expenditure of unbudgeted monies.
By submitting legislation for filing, the Council Member sponsoring the ordinance, resolution, or order verifies that he or she has consulted with an attorney who is not a member of Metro Council to confirm that the legislation: (1) complies with the statutory requirements of KRS § 83A.060 and any other applicable laws; and (2) does not, on its face, violate federal or state constitutions, statutes, or common law. A hard copy of all ordinances, orders, and resolutions bearing the signature of the consulting attorney who reviewed the legislation shall be submitted by the sponsor to the Clerk. All Louisville Metro budget ordinances, amendments to budget ordinances, or legislation relating to expenditures of more than $5,000 from Council Neighborhood Development Fund accounts shall be reviewed by the Jefferson County Attorney’s Office. A hard copy of all ordinances, orders, and resolutions with the signature of an Assistant Jefferson County Attorney with approval of form and legality shall be submitted to the Clerk by said office prior to introduction. [“Form” means the ordinance, order, or resolution (1) was drafted in compliance with KRS §§ 83A.060(1), (2), and (3) and other applicable laws; and (2). “Legality” means the ordinance, order, or resolution was drafted or reviewed pursuant to the provisions of KRS § 83A.060 and that the ordinance, order, or resolution on its face does not violate federal or state constitutions, statutes, or common law. Upon receipt and approval by the requesting individual, the draft document will receive the signature of designated representatives of the JCAO.]
SECTION II: This Resolution shall take effect upon its passage.
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Sonya Harward David James
Metro Council Clerk President of the Metro Council
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Approval Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Michael J. O’Connell
Jefferson County Attorney
By: ______________________________
R-085-22 Res. Amending Council Rule 6.03 ABS- 6-13-22 - HH