Maggie,

As per our conversation last week, I would appreciate having an item being added to the next Legal and Finance agenda to discuss a possible policy change pertaining the the legal effective date of ordinances or resolutions, as per our stipulated dismissal agreement.

I have attached the following state statutes for reference, SDCL 9-19-7 and SDCL 9-19-13. For an easy explanation of the procedure, I have attached the South Dakota Municipal Leagues: 101 Basic Procedures page for reference.


I have also attached examples of other municipality ordinances setting a policy and procedure for the adoption of ordinances or resolutions in compliance with the two aforementioned state statutes, including:

In order to provide an example of an exception to the standard procedure of a twenty day waiting period, I have attached the City of Watertown's Ordinance 18-0312A as an example.

Finally, I have attached language for the Council to review and consider for adoption as a proposed ordinance amending Section 1.04.150 of the Rapid City Municipal Code.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Please contact me with any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Jordan Mason
(605) 430-1654

masonindeed@gmail.com

 

 

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