The powers and duties of the Mayor are as follows:
1. Chief Executive Officer. Act as the chief executive officer of the City and presiding officer of the Council. The Mayor shall not, however, have any supervisory authority over City employees or officers, unless expressly required by state law, as all such authority has been delegated to the City Manager. The Mayor's lack of authority includes, but is not limited to, a lack of authority to direct the work of any of the City's employees or its appointed officers. However, upon receiving approval from two Council Members, the Mayor shall have the authority to contact the City Attorney to discuss an issue when it would be inappropriate for either the City Manager or City Clerk to contact the City Attorney.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 372.14[1])
(Ord. 1542 - Jan. 22 Supp.)
2. Proclamation of Emergency. Have authority to take command of the police and govern the City by proclamation, upon making a determination that a time of emergency or public danger exists. Within the City limits, the Mayor has all the powers conferred upon the Sheriff to suppress disorders.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 372.14[2])
3. Special Meetings. Call special meetings of the Council when the Mayor deems such meetings necessary to the interests of the City.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 372.14[1])
4. Mayor’s Veto. Sign, veto or take no action on an ordinance, amendment or resolution passed by the Council. The Mayor may veto an ordinance, amendment or resolution within fourteen days after passage. The Mayor shall explain the reasons for the veto in a written message to the Council at the time of the veto.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 380.5 & 380.6[2])
5. Reports to Council. Make such oral or written reports to the Council as required. These reports shall concern municipal affairs generally, the municipal departments, and recommendations suitable for Council action.
6. Negotiations. Represent the City in all negotiations properly entered into in accordance with law or ordinance. The Mayor shall not represent the City where this duty is specifically delegated to another officer by law, ordinance, or Council direction.
7. Contracts. Whenever authorized by the Council, sign contracts on behalf of the City, provided, however, that the Mayor shall not have the authority to direct work of any of the City's retained vendors or other retained professionals absent specific Council approval.
(Ord. 1507 - Sep. 19 Supp.)
8. Licenses and Permits. Sign all licenses and permits which have been granted by the Council, except those designated by law or ordinance to be issued by another municipal officer.
9. Nuisances. Issue written order for removal, at public expense, any nuisance for which no person can be found responsible and liable.
10. Absentee Officer. Make appropriate provision that duties of any absentee officer be carried on during such absence.