Frequently Asked Questions
What is codification?
Ordinance codification is the process of taking local legislation and editing and compiling it into a “code” containing the most current law that is logically organized for use by the governmental entity and its constituents. It also includes a review of all the current legislation to point out discrepancies such as inconsistencies and conflicts, and a comparison with current state and federal law. The codification process allows for local governments to eliminate obsolete provisions, to update outmoded provisions and to do housekeeping changes to its present legislation. This provides everyone with the same accurate and current law for administration and enforcement, as well as informational, purposes.
Why use a professional codifier?
- A trained staff whose time is spent strictly on ordinance codification
- Uninterrupted time devoted to each project
- Continuity from year to year on the insertion of amendments, formatting, indexing and publishing of your code
- More than one staff member involved in each project to assure accuracy
- One step process that publishes your code for hard copy and for the online code
- Technology advancements
Disadvantages in not using a professional codifier:
- Putting the project off
- Interruptions which cause the individual either to forget something, or to have to go back and redo actions
- Different individuals with different discretionary ideas
- Internet technicians who do not have the time to put the code online in other than a .pdf format which provides limited search capabilities and no internal jump links
What is difference between an ordinance and a resolution?
- An ordinance is a general body of law and locally published before taking effect
- A resolution is more temporary in nature and normally does not require local publication
