Infographic titled "How a Memo Becomes a Law in the City of San Jose." Step 1: A councilmember decides something should become law. Step 2: The councilmember writes and submits a memo proposing a new ordinance to the Rules and Open Government Committee. Step 3: The Rules Committee reviews the proposal and either denies it or approves it to move forward to the full City Council. Step 4: The City Council discusses the proposal and takes public comment. Step 5: If approved, the City Clerk processes the ordinance, it is added to the Municipal Code, and it becomes a city law.