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Making a Law in Ogden City A proposal or petition is brought forward City Council and/or Administration direct that an ordinance is prepared Ordinance drafted City Council Meeting scheduled for consideration and public input, as required City Council votes on ordinance Mayor signs the ordinance The ordinance becomes law If required or requested by Council, City Committee, Commission or Board review (Planning Commission, Landmarks Commission, Citizen Advisory Committee, etc.) Public process—City Council work session(s), open house(s), survey(s) may be completed as determined by Council leadership Ordinance may be tabled to a date certain to obtain additional information Ordinance rejected, proposal fails Reconsideration Mayor vetoes ordinance Mayor reviews the ordinance within 15 days of receipt Ordinance adopted with a majority vote Ordinance rejected, proposal fails City Council votes to override veto, must have a super-majority for approval