CMC Codification & Ordinances 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a municipal code supplement?

Accepted Answer

To insert newly adopted ordinances and remove superseded provisions

Answer

A supplement updates the municipal code by incorporating new ordinances and removing sections that have been repealed or superseded.

Question 2

Which type of ordinance is typically NOT included in a permanent municipal code?

Accepted Answer

A temporary street closure for a special event

Answer

Temporary or special ordinances with limited applicability are generally excluded from the permanent code and retained only in ordinance books.

Question 3

When a municipality adopts a code by reference, what must typically be done to make it enforceable?

Accepted Answer

Keep copies of the referenced document available for public inspection

Answer

When adopting standards by reference, municipalities must make the referenced document publicly available so citizens can access the law.

Question 4

A 'saving clause' in an ordinance primarily serves to:

Accepted Answer

Preserve rights and proceedings existing before the ordinance's repeal

Answer

A saving clause ensures that the repeal of an ordinance does not extinguish pending legal actions or vested rights that arose under the old law.

Question 5

In codification, what does 'catch-lining' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Writing brief descriptive headings for each code section

Answer

Catch-lines are short, descriptive headings placed at the beginning of each section to help readers quickly identify the subject matter.

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