IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
Title
AN ORDINANCE enacting section 242., Jackson County Code, 1984, relating to the approval of proposed legislation by the County Counselor as to form and legality.
Intro
ORDINANCE NO. 5835, February 19, 2024
INTRODUCED BY Jeanie Lauer, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Jackson County Legislature to ensure that the legislation passed by the body is enforceable and does not conflict with any federal, state, or local laws; and,
WHEREAS, currently the Jackson County Counselor approves each item of proposed legislation as to form only; and,
WHEREAS, the Jackson County Counselor has the expertise and ability to review proposed legislation for conformity to existing laws and enforceability; and,
WHEREAS, the Legislature desires to create a new review and approval procedure for proposed legislation to allow the Jackson County Counselor to determine if the legislation adheres to form and is in conformity with the law; now therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, as follows:
Section A. Enacting Clause.
Section 242., Jackson County Code, 1984, is hereby enacted, to read as follows:
242. Legal Review Requirement for Proposed Legislation
242.1 Purpose
The purpose of this section is to establish a process for the legal review of all Proposed Legislation, including resolutions and ordinances, by the County Counselor to ensure compliance with required standards of Legality and Form prior to consideration by the County Legislature.
242.2 Definitions: For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply:
(a) Proposed Legislation: Any resolution or ordinance proposed for consideration by the County Legislature.
(b) County Counselor: The county's legal advisor who has been appointed to provide legal services to the county and its entities, or their designee.
(c) Legality: Compliance of the proposed legislation with applic...
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