(a) General Duties. All legislative powers of the Municipality, except as limited by this Charter, shall be vested in the Council, and in furtherance thereof it shall originate, introduce and pass ordinances and adopt resolutions; fix the salaries of all employees of the Municipality whether elected or appointed except as limited in Section 1, above; require and fix bond for the faithful discharge of the duties of office by officers and employees (the premium of any bond required by Council may be paid by the Municipality); adopt a budget; provided for an annual financial audit by the State or a private concern; authorize the issuance of bonds under State law; and perform such other duties and exercise such other rights, not inconsistent with this Charter, as now or hereafter granted to the legislative authority of any municipality in Ohio. The Council may authorize the payment or reimbursement of expenses incurred by any officer or employee of Warrensville Heights, or by any member of any board or commission, for trips taken in the interest of the City.
(b) Validation of Actions. All ordinances passed and resolutions adopted by Council shall be signed by the President of Council, attested by the Clerk and presented to the Mayor within five (5) days after their passage by the Council.