What Types of Legislation are Subject to the Initiative and Referendum Process?
Not every type of legislation is subject to initiative and referendum powers. There are a number of statutory limitations. Only ordinances may be enacted by initiative or repealed by referendum. The powers of initiative and referendum are not applicable to any other type of legislative enactment by a City Council, such as motion, order or resolution. The following is a list of ordinances that are not subject to the power of referendum: • Ordinances initiated by petition; • Emergency ordinances necessary for the immediate preservation of public peace, health and safety or for the support of the city government and its existing public institutions which contain a statement of urgency and are passed by unanimous vote of the Council; • Ordinances providing for local improvement districts; • Ordinances appropriating money; • Ordinances providing for or approving collective bargaining; • Ordinances providing for the compensation of or working conditions of City employees; • Ordinances author
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