§ 2.15. Submission of ordinances to the mayor.

(a)

Every ordinance, resolution, and other action adopted by the city council shall be presented promptly to the mayor. Except for city council approval of appointments to committees, boards, and commissions, the employment of any appointed officer, internal affairs, or matters which must be approved by the voters, the mayor may veto any action adopted by the city council.

(b)

The veto must be exercised no later than the next regular city council meeting following the meeting at which the action was taken. If an action is disapproved, the mayor shall submit to the city council a written statement of the reasons for the mayor's veto.

(c)

An action vetoed by the mayor shall automatically be on the agenda at the next regular meeting of the city council for reconsideration. If the minimum number of city councilmembers necessary to vote on overriding the veto are not present, the action may be continued until the next meeting at which the minimum number of city councilmembers are present. Such action shall not become effective unless it is readopted by the affirmative votes of at least four members of city council within 60 days of the veto. A veto may be overturned and a measure adopted by a vote of four or more city councilmembers.

(d)

The mayor may disapprove or reduce any item or items of appropriation in any ordinance or resolution. The approved part or parts of any ordinance or resolution making appropriations shall become law, and the part or parts disapproved or reduced shall not become law unless subsequently passed by the city council over the mayor's veto as provided in this charter.

(e)

If an ordinance or resolution has been signed by the mayor, it shall become effective. If an ordinance or resolution is neither approved nor disapproved by the mayor by the next regular meeting of the city council, it shall become effective.