(a) Each ordinance or resolution providing for the appropriation of money or for an annual tax levy, or for improvements petitioned for by the owners of property to be benefited and specially assessed therefor, and any emergency ordinance or resolution necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, shall take effect, unless a later date is specified therein, upon its approval by the Mayor, or upon the expiration of the time within which it may be vetoed by the Mayor, or upon its passage after veto by the Mayor, as the case may be.
(b) No other ordinance or resolution shall become effective until thirty (30) days after its approval by the Mayor, or upon the expiration of the time within which it may be vetoed by the Mayor, or upon its passage after veto by the Mayor, as the case may be.
(c) Each emergency measure shall contain a statement of the necessity for such emergency action, and shall require the affirmative vote of three-fourths (3/4) of the membership of the legislative authority for the suspension of rules. No Action of Council authorizing the surrender or joint exercise of any of its powers, or granting, extending or renewing any franchise, or contracting for the supply to the Municipality or its inhabitants of the product or service of any utility, whether Municipally owned or not, shall be designated an emergency measure or enacted under suspension of the rules.
(Amended 11-4-03)