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27 28 <br /> agenda or document number unless copies of the agenda or <br /> documents being referenced are available for public inspection <br /> at the meeting and are so worded that people at the meeting <br /> can understand what is being discussed or acted on. <br /> Comment: See G.S. 143-318.13(c). <br /> Rule 25. Introduction of Ordinances, Resolutions, and Orders. <br /> A proposed ordinance shall be deemed introduced at the first meeting <br /> at which it is on the agenda and actually considered by the board and its <br /> introduction shall be recorded in the minutes. <br /> Comment: G.S. 153A-45 provides that an ordinance may not be <br /> finally adopted at the meeting at which it is introduced except by <br /> unanimous vote.The definition of introduction therefore is impor- <br /> tant because it makes a difference in the number of votes re- <br /> quired to adopt an ordinance.The rule assumes that a measure is <br /> introduced only when the board begins to consider the matter. <br /> Rule 26. Adoption, Amendment, or Repeal of Ordinances. <br /> To be adopted at the meeting where first introduced, an ordi- <br /> nance or any action with the effect of an ordinance, or any ordi- <br /> nance amending or repealing an existing ordinance (except the <br /> budget ordinance, a bond order, or other ordinance requiring a <br /> public hearing before adoption), must be approved by all mem- <br /> bers of the board of commissioners. If the proposed measure is <br /> approved by a majority of those voting but not by all members <br /> of the board, or if the measure is not voted on at the meeting <br /> where introduced, it shall be considered at the next regular <br /> meeting of the board. If the proposal receives a majority of the <br /> votes cast at the next meeting or at a meeting within 100 days <br /> of being introduced, it is adopted. <br /> Adoption of Ordinances, Resolutions, Proclamations and Orders. <br /> A motion shall be adopted by a majority of the votes cast for <br /> any and all resolutions, proclamations and orders. The vote <br /> shall express the sense of the board on a question or issue <br /> brought before it and shall serve as an official declaration of a <br /> particular state of fact or circumstance. <br /> Comment: See G.S. 153A-45. See also G.S. 153A-46 for re- <br /> quirements for granting franchises. <br />