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Sec. 5.06. Initiative to Amend the Charter. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as in any way affecting the right of the electors to propose amend- ments to this charter. Sec. 5.07. Referendum. Any ordinance or resolution may be subjected to referendum by a petition which shall state at the head of each page, or attached thereto, the exact text of the measure to be considered by the electorate. If the petition is found to be sufficient under the provisions of section 5.03 of this chapter, the subject matter of the petition shall be placed on the ballot at the next election occurring in the city. If no election is to occur within 120 days after the filing of the petition, the council shall call a special election to be held within such period, providing the petition has been found to be sufficient. If a majority of the voters voting thereon favors the measure contained in the petition, it shall remain in effect. If a majority of the electors voting thereon votes against the measure contained in the petition, it shall be considered repealed upon certification of the election results. Sec. 5.08. Recall. Consideration by the electorate of the recall of any elected officer of the city may be initiated by petition. The petition shall state at the head of each page, or attached thereto, a certificate stating the name of the officer whose removal is sought, the grounds for removal in not more than 250 words, and the intention of the sponsoring committee to bring about the officer's recall. Such petition shall be filed in the clerk-administrator's office prior to circulation. If the petition or amended petition is found sufficient under the provisions of section 5.03 of this chapter, the clerk-administrator shall transmit it to the council without delay, and shall also officially notify the person sought -13-