2-17   Mayor; Additional Powers; Duties
In addition to the foregoing powers and duties, the mayor shall:
   A.   Appoint and remove, with approval of the city council, all statutory officials; appoint with the approval of the city council, the Police Chief and the Fire Chief; appoint, remove, correct, or discipline all other hired officials and subordinate employees in the departments in both the classified and unclassified service, which appointments shall be upon merit and fitness alone pursuant to the personnel rules, and in the classified service all appointments and removals shall be subject to civil service requirements.
   B.   Appoint all members of advisory boards, commissions, and committees established by ordinance or action of the council, subject to council approval.
   C.   Have the power to grant reprieves and pardons for all offenses arising under the ordinances of the city after conviction to remit fines and forfeitures.
(Amended by Ordinance No. 9389, effective 07/17/2012)