The Mayor shall be the official head of the Town for the service of civil process and for all ceremonial purposes, and as such, shall perform the following duties:
(a) Keep informed as to the Town's business.
(b) Preside over the meetings of the Council.
(c) Sign all contracts, ordinances, resolutions, franchises, and all other documents as authorized by the Council or delegate signing of such documents to the Town Manager as outlined in the annual operating budget ordinance.
(d) Appoint all committees and outline their duties, under the general direction of the Council.
(e) Make recommendations to the Council concerning the affairs of the Town, as deemed necessary.
(f) Represent the Town at ceremonies and other official occasions.
(g) Perform other duties as authorized by the general statues, the Town charter, and this code.
(Ord. 22-09-21-001, 9-21-22; Ord. 24-11-20-001, 11-20-24)
State law reference—Duties of the Mayor, see G.S. 160A-69.