Before any ordinance takes effect, it must first be submitted to the Mayor for approval. The Mayor shall sign the ordinance within 10 days if approved, but if not, shall return it to Council stating objections. Council shall, at its next meeting, reconsider the ordinance and may pass it over the Mayor's veto by the affirmative vote of five members of City Council.
If the Mayor fails within 10 days after any ordinance is submitted to him to sign the ordinance and/or return it to Council, such ordinance shall be considered adopted at the expiration of the ten-day period.
The veto power of the Mayor shall not apply to ordinances adopted by initiative or referendum.