SECTION 17.02. REFERENDUM.

The electors of this City may, by referendum, approve or reject at the polls any ordinance or resolution enacted by Council, except as otherwise provided in this Charter, and in accordance with the referendum provisions of the Ohio laws at the time in effect.

The Ordinance or Resolution that is the subject of a referendum petition shall be submitted to the electors at the next scheduled general or special election occurring not less than 75 days, nor more than 180 days after the petition is certified by the Clerk of Council. If no such election is scheduled to be held within such time, then Council shall provide for calling a special election not more than 180 days thereafter. (Amended 11-3-09)