Tennessee Code 6-54-512 – Actions of governing body to be by ordinance

The following actions of the governing body of a municipality shall be by ordinance unless otherwise allowed by general law to be done by resolution:

(1) Any action required by general law or the charter of a municipality to be by ordinance; or

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Municipality: means and includes any city or town organized and operating under the general or special laws of the state. See Tennessee Code 6-54-501

(2) Any action that:

(A) Levies a tax;

(B) Makes a special assessment;

(C) Is permanent in nature; or

(D) Has a regulatory or penal effect.

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