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. Sec. 5.06. Initiative of Charter Amendments. 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. An ordinance, resolution or measure passed by the council may be considered by the electorate through a petition for referendum. The petition shall state at the head of each page, or attached thereto, the exact text of the ordinance, resolution or measure to be considered by the electorate. If the petition submitted under this section is found to be sufficient, 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 ordinance, resolution or measure contained in the petition, it shall remain • in effect. If a majority of the electors voting thereon votes against the ordinance, resolution or measure contained in the petition, it shall be considered repealed upon certification of the election results. Sec. 5.08. Certificate of Recall. A committee formed for the purpose of bringing about the recall of any elected officer of the city shall file a certificate with the city clerk naming the officer whose removal is sought, a statement of the grounds for removal in not more than 250 words, and their intention to bring about the officer's recall. A copy of this certificate shall be attached to each signature paper, and no signature paper shall be put into circulation until the certificate has been filed with the city clerk. Sec. 5.09. Recall Petition. The petition for the recall of any official shall 411 follow the petition requirements as outlined in Sec. 5.02. • -3-