Enactment of ordinances The Board of Aldermen may make, alter, amend, or repeal any resolutions, bylaws, regulations, and ordinances that it may deem necessary and proper for carrying into effect any of the powers conferred upon said City by this charter or for the well being of said City, and that shall not be inconsistent with this charter or with the Constitution or laws of the United States or of this State; and to provide penalties for the breach thereof. Any new ordinance adopted, or alteration, amendment, or repeal of an existing ordinance, shall be published in one or more newspapers in the City, to be prescribed by the Board of Aldermen at least 20 days before they shall take effect.
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