By what mechanism may the governing body require a fee after two requests?

• A. Resolution
• B. Ordinance
• C. Regulation
• D. Policy

Answer: (A)

Governing bodies can set administrative charges through formal actions, and a resolution is the kind of formal decision used to establish policies, including fee schedules. When a city wants to implement a rule like charging a fee after two requests, adopting a resolution provides a clear, binding directive that can take effect quickly and be updated with another resolution if needed. This approach is typically quicker and less burdensome than changing city code through an ordinance, which would codify the rule as a local law and require more extensive procedures. Regulations are rules from an agency to implement statutes, and a policy is usually an internal guideline rather than a binding rule. The resolution route fits the scenario of a targeted, administrative fee policy.