In accordance with the provisions of the Government Code of the state, not less than three copies of this code shall be filed for the use and examination of the public in the office of the city clerk. At least three copies, duly certified to by the city clerk, shall be permanently bound and maintained on file in his or her office. Additional copies shall be prepared in loose-leaf form and shall be mounted to withstand heavy usage in such binders as the city clerk may prescribe. Copies thereof shall be distributed to the departments and divisions of the city as shall be prescribed by the council. (Prior code § 1107)