As used in this Chapter, the following definitions apply:

1. A.Binding City Policy means statements of the Council, expressed in a resolution or ordinance, that are directed to future decision-making or procedure and have binding effect or serve as mandatory approval criteria. The resolutions or ordinances must state in their text that the policy being adopted is a “Binding City Policy.” . This category of policies excludes Comprehensive Plan policies, which are organized separately.
2. B.Non-binding City Policy means a statement of the Council’s opinion, expressed in a resolution or ordinance, that does not have binding effect or serve as mandatory approval criteria for future decision-making. The resolutions or ordinances must state in their text that the policy being adopted is a Non-binding City Policy. Examples include statements urging support for charitable or political efforts and statements encouraging civic involvement.
3. C.Administrative rule or rule means a binding requirement, regulation, or procedure that is formally adopted by (1) the City Administrator pursuant to rule-making authority granted by the Charter or delegated by the Council, or (2) the Auditor pursuant to rule-making authority granted by the Charter or delegated by the Council. This definition excludes Bureau Policies. An administrative rule must be labeled as or state in its text that it is an administrative rule.
4. D.Bureau policy means a requirement or procedure adopted by a bureau, program,  or office in the absence of formally delegated rule-making authority that has binding effect on the bureau, program, or office. Examples include bureau-specific work rules and administrative procedures.
5. E.Formally adopted means adopted by Council, by the City Administrator pursuant to a delegation of authority from the Council or Charter, or by the Auditor pursuant to rule-making authority granted by the Charter or delegated by the Council.
6. F.Comprehensive Plan Policy means a policy that relates to the exercise of the City’s zoning and land use responsibilities.
7. G.Legislation means a municipal law, enacted by ordinance.