A. Presiding Officer; Mayor Pro Tempore: The Mayor shall be the Chairperson and preside at the meetings of the City Council. In the absence of the Mayor or because of his/her inability or refusal to act, the City Council may elect a member of the City Council to preside over the meeting as Mayor Pro Tempore, who shall have all the powers and duties of the Mayor during his/her absence or disability. The election of a Mayor Pro Tempore shall be entered in the minutes of the meeting. (Ord. 05-21-2019A, 5-21-2019)
B. Voting; No Vote Except In Tie: The mayor shall not vote, except in the case of a tie vote of the city council.
C. Powers And Duties:
1. The mayor shall:
a. Keep the peace and enforce the laws of the city;
b. Remit fines and forfeitures;
c. Report remittances under subsection C2b of this section to the city council at its next regular session;
d. Perform all duties prescribed by law, resolution or ordinance;
e. Ensure that all the laws and ordinances and resolutions are faithfully executed and observed;
f. Report to the city council the condition of the city and recommend for city council consideration any measures that the mayor considers to be in the best interests of the city;
g. When necessary, call on the residents of the city over the age of twenty one (21) years to assist in enforcing the laws of the state and ordinances of the city;
h. Report to the city council any release granted under subsection C2b of this section.
2. The mayor may:
a. At any reasonable time, examine and inspect the official books, papers, records or documents of the city or of any officer, employee or agent of the city; and
b. Release any person imprisoned for violation of any city ordinance.
D. No Veto: The mayor shall have no power to veto any act of the city council, unless otherwise specifically authorized by statute. (2004 Code)