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first meeting for which it is placed on the agenda, regardless of
whether it is actually considered by the board, if it is
prominently identified on the agenda through the use of asterisks,
underlining, or other similar printing devices.
(19) Adoption of Ordinances
To be adopted at the meeting at which it is first introduced,
an ordinance or any action with the effect of an ordinance (except
the budget ordinance, any bond order, or any other ordinance on
which a public hearing must be held before the ordinance may be
adopted) must receive the approval of all members of the board of
commissioners. If the proposed ordinance is approved by a majority
of those voting but not by all members of the board, or if the
ordinance is not voted on at the meeting, it shall be considered at
the next regular meeting of the board. If it then or at any time
thereafter within one hundred (100) days of its introduction
receives a majority of the votes case, a quorum being present, the
ordinance is adopted.
(20) Adoption of the Budget Ordinance
Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or local act:
1. Any action with respect to the adoption of amendment to
the budget ordinance may be taken at any regular or
special meeting of the board by a simple majority of
those present and voting, a quorum being present;
2. No action taken with respect to the adoption or
amendment of the budget ordinance need be published or
is subject to any other procedural requirement
governing the adoption of ordinances or resolutions
by the board;
3. The adoption and amendment of the budget ordinance and
levy of taxes in the budget ordinance are not subject
to the provisions of any local act concerning initiative
or referendum.
During the period beginning with the submission of the budget
to the board and ending with the adoption of the budget ordinance,
the board may hold any work session meetings that may be necessary
to complete its work on the budget ordinance. Any provisions of
the law concerning the call of special meetings do not apply during
that period so long as each member of the board has actual notice
of each work session meeting called for the purpose of considering
the budget. Notice of budget work sessions may be construed to be
budget work sessions set by the board at the same meeting the
budget ordinance is distributed to the board members or at any
subsequent meeting, and the board members shall consider this
proper notice. The board may consider other matters of business
provided all board members are present; or if any are absent,
he/she has been notified that other business matters will be
discussed. The board will not act on the following subjects during
the budget work sessions:
1. Adoption of the budget
2. Levy of a tax
3. Enter into debt
(21) Executive sessions
The board may hold executive sessions as provided by law. It
shall commence an executive session by a majority vote to do so and
terminate an executive session in the same manner.
(22) Quorum
A majority of the membership of the board of commissioners
shall constitute a quorum. The number required for a quorum shall
not be affected by vacancies. If a member has withdrawn from a