The mayor of the City of Burkburnett shall preside over the meetings of said Board and perform such other duties consistent with the office as may be imposed upon him by this Charter and ordinances and resolutions passed in pursuance hereof. He may participate in the discussion of all matters coming before the Board and shall be entitled to a vote as a member thereof on all legislative and other matters but shall have no veto power. He shall sign all contracts entered into by the City and all bonds issued under the provisions of this Charter, and shall be the chief executive officer of the City. He shall be recognized as the official head of the City by the courts for the purpose of serving civil process, by the Governor for the purpose of enforcing military law, and for all ceremonial purposes. In times of danger and emergency, the Mayor, may, with the consent of the Board of Commissioners, take command of the police and govern the City by proclamation and maintain order and enforce all laws.
(Adopted May 8, 1923; Am. Ord. 933, passed 5-14-18; as amended by election held on May 5, 2018)