§ 120103 Board Action Expression

• •The board must make decisions in one of three ways: motion, resolution, or ordinance.
• •A motion is a simple proposal to do something.
• •A resolution is a formal way to state a decision or opinion.
• •An ordinance is like a local law that the board creates.

A town board wants to build a new park.

The board can't just say they want a park—they have to make it official. They might start with a motion to talk about it, then pass a resolution to agree on the plan, and finally make an ordinance to set the rules for the park.