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The Mayor shall be elected by the people at the regular municipal election every four years beginning with the regular municipal election held in November, 1989, for a term of four years to begin on the first day of January after his election, but an incumbent Mayor shall continue in office until his successor is elected, qualified and has taken office, including the person holding the office of Mayor under the prior Charter at the time that revised Charter is to take effect. He shall be an elector of the City and shall not hold any other public office or public employment, except that of notary public, member of the State Militia, or member of the reserve forces of the armed forces of the United States. The Mayor shall not be disqualified by this Charter from holding an office in or position of employment with a political party.
(Passed by voters 11-8-88.)
When the Mayor is absent from the City, or is unable, for any cause, to perform his duties, the President of Council shall be acting Mayor with all the powers and duties of the Mayor. In case of death, resignation, or removal from office of the Mayor, the President of Council shall become the Mayor and serve for the unexpired term and until his successor has been elected and has taken office.
The Mayor shall be the chief executive and administrative officer of the City. He shall be responsible to the Council for the administration of all City affairs placed in his charge by or under this Charter.
(1) Except as otherwise provided by or under this Charter, he shall direct and supervise the administration of all departments, offices and agencies of the City.
(2) He shall be an exofficio nonvoting member of all boards and commissions, including the Board of Public Affairs.
(3) He shall see that all laws, provisions of this Charter and acts of the Council, subject to enforcement by him or by officers subject to his direction and supervision, are faithfully executed.
(4) He shall prepare and submit the annual budget and capital program to the Council.
(5) He shall submit to the Council and make available to the public, a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of the City as of the end of the fiscal year.
(6) He shall keep the Council fully advised as to the financial condition and future needs of the City and make such recommendations to the Council concerning the affairs of the City as he deems advisable.
(7) He shall make such reports as the Council may require concerning the operations of City departments, offices, and agencies subject to his direction and supervision.
(8) He shall perform such other powers and duties as are specified in the Charter, by ordinance or resolution, by law, or as may be required by the Council.
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