§ 23.5-503. Procedure.

 An ordinance may be introduced by any member of Council at any regular or special public meeting after publication as set forth herein. A written synopsis of the proposed ordinance shall be provided by the Manager to each Council member and shall be read prior to a vote on its adoption. Citizens of the Township shall have an opportunity to be heard prior to a vote on the adoption of the ordinance. Council may adopt the ordinance as proposed, but if the substance of the proposed ordinance is materially changed, Council may not adopt the ordinance until a revised summary shall have been published as set forth herein. Every ordinance shall contain the date of its enactment and the signature of the presiding officer. However, the failure of the presiding officer to sign an ordinance shall not in any way invalidate an otherwise valid ordinance.