(a) General Duties. All legislative powers of the Municipality, except as limited by this Charter, shall be vested in Council, and in furtherance thereof, it shall originate, introduce and pass ordinances and adopt resolutions, motions, and informal resolutions; fix the salaries of all employees of the Municipality, whether elected or appointed, except as limited in Section 4.16; require and fix bond for the faithful discharge of the duties of office by officers, employees, and members of Boards and Commissions (the premium of any bond required by Council shall be paid by Council); adopt a budget; provide for a financial audit, as required by the State; 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 of Ohio.
(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 48 hours after their passage by Council.