Section 11018.6 - Reading of proposed ordinances and final enactment

11 PA Cons Stat § 11018.6 (2019) (N/A)
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(a) Reading.--The title of every proposed ordinance shall be read at least twice, once when introduced and again before final enactment by council. Amendments or other changes to the proposed ordinance shall be read in their entirety.

(b) Public availability.--A complete copy of every ordinance introduced shall be available for public inspection at the city clerk's office during regular office hours.

(c) Time frame.--An ordinance may not be finally enacted by council the same day it was introduced. At least three days shall intervene between the ordinance's introduction and final enactment by council.

(d) Numbering.--Upon enactment, ordinances shall be numbered sequentially.