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The mayor may veto any ordinance, resolution, motion, or other action of the assembly and may, by veto, strike or reduce items in appropriation ordinances. The veto does not extend to:

A. Adoption or repeal of a manager plan of government;

B. Actions of the board of equalization or the board of adjustment;

C. The appointment or dismissal of personnel;

D. An ordinance adopted under AS 04.11.498.

The veto must be exercised and submitted to the assembly with a written explanation prior to or at the next assembly meeting. A veto may be overridden by a super majority of affirmative votes of the assembly within 21 days following the exercise of the veto. The mayor’s failure to sign a legislative measure shall not constitute a veto.