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Section 5.06. Initiative to Amend the Charter. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as in any way affecting the right of the voters to propose amendments to this charter. Section 5.07. Referendum. Prior to the date when an ordinance takes effect, it may be subjected to a referendum by a petition which shall state at the head of each page the exact text of the measure to be considered by the voters. If the petition is found to be sufficient under the provisions of Section 5.03 of this chapter, said ordinance shall thereby be prevented from enactment and the City Council must adopt a resolution placing the Ordinance on hold and complete the following courses of action within 150 days of determination of sufficiency. The subject matter of the petition shall be placed on the ballot at the next election occurring in the City. If there is no regularly scheduled election within 120 calendar days of the determination of sufficiency or if the calendar date prohibits compliance with provisions in Chapter 4 of this Charter, upon declaration of sufficiency, the Council shall immediately call a special election to take place within 90 calendar days of said meeting. If a majority of the voters voting thereon favors the ordinance contained in the petition, it shall take effect immediately unless the ordinance specifies a later date. If a majority votes against the ordinance contained in the petition, it shall be considered repealed upon certification of the election results. (Amended, Ord. 651, 8-16-2000) Section 5.08. Recall. The -voters of the City may request a recall vote of any elected official of the City -by petition. The petition shall state at the head of each page, or attached thereto, the name of the official whose removal is sought, the grounds for recall constituting malfeasance or misfeasance, in not more than 250 words, and the intention of the sponsoring committee to bring about the official's recall. The petition shall be filed in the Clerk -Administrator's office prior to circulation. If the petition is determined sufficient under the provisions of Section 5.03 of this chapter, the Clerk - Administrator shall submit it to the Council as required. The Clerk -Administrator shall also officially notify the official sought to be recalled of the sufficiency of the petition and of the pending action within five working days. Within five working days of notification, the official may provide an answer stating the justification of their course of action in not more than 500 words. If there is no regularly scheduled election within 120 calendar days of the determination of sufficiency or if the calendar date prohibits compliance with provisions in Chapter 4 of this Charter, upon declaration of sufficiency, the Council shall immediately call a special election to take place within 90 calendar days of said meeting. The Clerk -Administrator shall include with the published notice of the election, the statement of the grounds for the recall and the answer of the official concerned or a statement stating no answer was received. If a majority of those voting on the recall vote in its favor, it shall become effective immediately upon certification of the election results. If the majority do not vote in favor, the recall has failed. If a vacancy occurs due to recall election, Section 4.05 herein shall apply to fill said vacancy.