§2.04   INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION.

   (A)   In carrying out any lawful function or power of the City, the Council may, by a majority vote of its members, authorize the execution of contracts or in any other manner provide for cooperation or joint action, between the City and other governmental units or agencies thereof, whether at the State, federal or local level.

   (B)   The powers granted by this section shall be liberally construed to authorize intergovernmental cooperation, but shall not authorize the avoidance of the provisions of this Charter concerning taxation or initiative or referendum.