When is a resolution considered effective?

A resolution is considered effective when it has been officially adopted and signed by the appropriate authority, which typically includes the mayor or a designated official, depending on the specific governance structure. For resolutions related to projects that involve grants or funding, the moment of effectiveness is when the official process has been completed and the resolution has been signed, indicating formal acceptance and authorization.

In cases where a resolution pertains to project funding or grants, the timing can vary based on local laws or charter provisions. While it's crucial to have public approval for certain types of resolutions, particularly those affecting community projects or expenditures, this does not alone make the resolution effective.

The completion of project funding or the actual awarding of a grant serves as context and does involve later stages in the process following resolution adoption but does not define the effective moment of the resolution itself. Thus, the signing by the mayor represents the key point at which a resolution takes effect, allowing the associated plans or actions to move forward as intended.