§ 2-1. Recording and publication of ordinances.

(a)

All ordinances shall as soon as practicable after their passage be recorded in a book kept for that purpose and be authenticated by the signature of the clerk-treasurer. All ordinances of a general and permanent nature shall be published in a manner required by the laws of the state. (See Code of Ala. 1975, § 11-45-8.)

(b)

If the ordinance is published in a newspaper, it shall take effect from and after the time it shall first appear in the publication. If the ordinance is published by posting, it shall take effect five days after posting.

(c)

Immediately following the record of any ordinance, the clerk-treasurer shall append a certificate stating therein the time and manner of publication, which certificate shall be presumptive of the facts stated therein.

(d)

All ordinances granting a franchise shall be published at the expense of the part or parties to whom the franchise is granted.

(Code 1979, § 2-8)

State law reference

Similar provisions, Code of Ala. 1975, § 11-45-8.