A. The powers of initiative and referendum are reserved to the qualified voters of the city as provided by state law and by the city of Palmer Charter. The voters of the city, by initiative, may propose and enact any ordinance which the city council has power to enact under the Charter except as otherwise provided in this section. The voters of the city, by referendum, may approve or reject any ordinance passed by the city council except as otherwise provided in this section.

B. Ordinances dedicating revenues; ordinances making, repealing, transferring, or otherwise changing appropriations; ordinances fixing mill levies; ordinances authorizing the issuance of bonds; and special ordinances shall not be subject to either initiative or referendum. Ordinances creating courts, defining jurisdiction of courts or prescribing their rules shall not be subject to initiative. Ordinances necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health or safety (emergency ordinances) shall not be subject to referendum. (Ord. 620 § 4, 2004)