Sec. 6.6  Compensation of elective officers.
   The mayor shall receive as remuneration for his services to the city one hundred fifty dollars per month and each councilman shall receive one hundred twenty-five [dollars] per month; provided that the mayor and councilmen may be reimbursed for expenses incurred in connection with city business. Provided further that such expenses shall be approved by resolution of the council, upon which resolution the person whose account is being considered shall not vote.