(a) Enforcement.--An action, prosecution, complaint or proceeding for the violation of an ordinance of the city and for the fine, penalty and forfeiture imposed shall be instituted in the corporate name of the city and be conducted in the manner prescribed by law.
(b) Proceedings.--Unless otherwise provided by law, a proceeding for the violation of the ordinances of the city shall be conducted as a summary conviction proceeding, or a proceeding for the recovery of penalties, before a magisterial district judge with the same right of appeal from a final judgment entered.