But if he does not approve it, he returns it, through the recorder, to the council, together with his objections.

[Footnote: This is called _vetoing_ it, from a Latin word _veto_, meaning _I forbid_.]The council, then reconsiders the proposed ordinance in the light of the mayor's objections.

If, after such reconsideration, two-thirds of the members elected vote for it, it becomes an ordinance, just as if approved by the mayor.

"If an ordinance or resolution shall not be returned by the mayor within five days, Sundays excepted, after it shall have been presented to him," it shall have the same effect as if approved by him.
Publication of Ordinances .-- The ordinances and by-laws of the council are published in a newspaper of the city, selected by the council as the official means of publication, and are posted in three conspicuous places in each ward for two weeks, before they become operative.
Council Powers .-- The city council has about the same powers as a village council in regard to streets, the prevention and extinguishment of fires, etc .-- the same in kind but somewhat more extensive.

But it can also levy taxes for public purposes, as has before been said.