§ 45 - Selectmen action on the budget
§ 3-45. Mayor not to participate in enactment of ordinances; approval by mayor of council actions required
For the enactment of all ordinances and by-laws and the transaction of any other business by the city council, except such as is designated in the preceding section of this charter, the mayor shall not preside over or sit with the city council, and the action of the city council shall require the approval of the mayor, except as herein otherwise provided.