(A) The Mayor of the city shall have those duties as prescribed by the laws of the state, this code and the City Council.
(B) He or she shall appoint all appointive officers of the city, but such appointments must be approved by the City Council.
(C) Except as otherwise provided by law, he or she shall have the power to remove from office an officer appointed by him or her.
(D) Within the jurisdiction of the municipality he or she shall have all the powers conferred by law upon sheriffs to suppress disorder and keep the peace.
(E) He or she shall have the power, when necessary, to call upon every male inhabitant of the city over the age of 18 years to aid in the enforcing of laws and ordinances.
(F) He or she may release any person imprisoned for violating a city ordinance or remit any fine or penalty for violation thereof.
(G) He or she shall annually and from time to time give the Council information relative to the affairs of the city and recommend for their consideration such measures as he or she deems expedient.
(H) He or she shall have the power to sign or veto any ordinance or measure passed by the City Council and the power to veto any part or item of an ordinance or resolution appropriating money.
(Prior Code, § 2.04.020)