The Mayor shall serve as the chief spokesperson for the town and the chief advocate of formally approved and adopted town policy. In addition, the Mayor shall preside at meetings of the BOC; shall be recognized as head of the town government for all ceremonial purposes and by the governor for the purposes of disaster or emergency declarations. The Mayor shall sign ordinances and resolutions only on their passage; shall sign deeds, bonds, contracts and other instruments approved by BOC as required by law. Willful failure by a mayor to discharge their legal duties shall result in those duties being assumed by the Mayor Pro Tem by reason of disqualification, as set forth in § 30.05. Legal remedies for failure to discharge the duties of Mayor may result in legal censure or charges of contempt, and may serve as grounds for impeachment. The Mayor shall convene the Town BOC in special called session when deemed necessary by the Mayor. Unless otherwise expressly provided by law or this chapter, the Mayor shall have no vote on any question before the Town BOC except in case of a tie.
(Ord. 07-04, passed 5-22-07)