A. Enforcement Of Laws: The mayor is hereby declared to be a conservator of the peace, and the mayor shall see that the laws of the state and the provisions of this code and other ordinances of the city are enforced. (1996 Code § 2-144)
B. Action On Licenses:
1. Issuance: Except as otherwise expressly provided, the mayor shall decide upon all applications for a license required by this code or other city ordinance, and shall grant or reject the application, but it shall be the mayor's duty to grant all such applications when they are in accordance with state law and the ordinances of the city, and the applicant is qualified according to state law and the ordinances of the city to receive the license.
2. Revocation; Appeals: The mayor shall have power, and it shall be the mayor's duty, to revoke any license granted by the mayor for a violation of state law or the ordinances of the city pertaining to the licensed business, or for gross misconduct on the part of the licensee; however, the party aggrieved may appeal to the city council at the next regular or special meeting, when, if a majority of the members of the city council shall so vote, the license shall again become valid and of full force for the unexpired term thereof. (1996 Code § 2-145)