(A) The Mayor is the city executive and head of the executive branch. He or she shall faithfully perform the duties and responsibilities contained in IC 36-4-5-1 et seq. and other state statutes.
(B) The Mayor shall be elected in the manner provided by state law.
(C) The Mayor shall serve for a term of four years, with the term commencing from the hour of 12:00 noon on the first Monday in January following his election and continuing until his successor is elected or qualified.
(D) The Mayor shall approve and disapprove in writing, within ten days of receiving the same, every ordinance, resolution, or order of the Common Council, and he shall transmit to the Council, within such time, a message announcing an approval or veto. In case of a veto, he shall state in writing his reason therefor. If the Mayor fails to approve or veto such legislation, such failure shall be deemed a veto.
(E) In addition to those powers and duties provided for in this code, the Mayor shall have those powers and duties provided for by state law.
(Ord. 5289, passed 8-29-83)