proposed initiative ordinance or resolution in the manner provided in Article IV of this Charter or may reconsider the referred ordinance or resolution by voting its repeal. If the Council fails to adopt a proposed initiative ordinance or resolution without any change in substance or fails to repeal the referred ordinance or resolution not later than the ninetieth (90th) day before the next general election, the Council shall submit the proposed or referred ordinance or resolution to the electors of the Municipality.
(b) Submission to Electors. The vote of the electors on a proposed or referred ordinance or resolution shall be held at the next general election occurring subsequent to ninety (90) days after the Clerk of Council certifies the sufficiency and validity of the petition to the Board of Elections.
(c) Withdrawal of Petitions. An initiative or referendum petition may be withdrawn at any time prior to the sixtieth (60th) day preceding the day scheduled for the election by filing with the Clerk of Council a request for withdrawal signed by at least three (3) members of the petitioners' committee. Upon the filing of such a request the petition shall have no further force or effect, all proceedings thereon shall be terminated, the Clerk of Council shall certify such withdrawal of the petitions and the termination of the proceeding under such petitions to the appropriate Board of Elections.
(Amended 5-3-2022)