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2-18   Mayor; Compensation
Beginning at the first regular Council meeting in December, 2014 and thereafter, the annual compensation for the mayor shall be sixteen thousand dollars ($16,000.00), payable monthly in equal installments as required by law.
(Amended by Ordinance No. 9412, effective 12/09/2014)
2-19   Council; Authority; Duties
   A.   The council can bind the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, by their acts only when they are duly assembled at a regular or special meeting.
   B.   The city council shall do all things necessary to comply with, and enforce the ordinances of the City of Grand Island and the laws of the State of Nebraska relating to cities of the first class.
   C.   The city council specifically reserves the right to make inquiries of any personnel relative to municipal activities. Except for purpose of inquiry, the city council shall deal with the administrative services of the City through the administrator, and neither the council nor its members shall give orders directly to any subordinate of the city administrator.
   D.   The city council may by motion or resolution adopt appropriate personnel rules, and amend such rules in the same manner from time to time.
2-20   Council President; Election; Term; Duties
The council shall elect one of the council members as president of the council. The term of the president shall be one year, commencing the first regular meeting in December, and terminating upon election of a new president at the first regular meeting in December of the following year. The president will assume the duties of the mayor during the mayor's absence or illness. Absence will be indicated by notification by the mayor, or through the mayor's inability to participate in a council meeting or city function. Illness shall be any sickness or injury preventing the mayor from participating in his or her daily administration or ceremonial duties.
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