ARTICLE 2. ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 1. ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS
Section
   1-2-1-1.   Mayor; election; eligibility
   1-2-1-2.   Mayor; powers and duties
   1-2-1-3.   City Clerk; election; eligibility
   1-2-1-4.   City Clerk; powers and duties
   1-2-1-5.   City Controller; appointment; eligibility
   1-2-1-6.   City Controller; powers and duties
   1-2-1-7.   Corporation Counsel; appointment; eligibility
   1-2-1-8.   Corporation; Counsel; powers and duties
   1-2-1-9.   Other officials
   1-2-1-10.   Departments; appointment and dismissal of employees
§ 1-2-1-1. MAYOR; ELECTION; ELIGIBILITY.
   (A)   The Mayor is the City Executive and shall be elected for a term of four years as provided in I.C. 3-10-6.
   (B)   A person is eligible to be the executive only if that person has been a resident of the City for at least one year immediately preceding his or her election. The Mayor forfeits office if he or she ceases to be a resident of the City.
§ 1-2-1-2. MAYOR; POWERS AND DUTIES.
   The Mayor shall:
   (A)   Enforce the ordinances of the City and the statutes of the state;
   (B)   Provide a statement of finances and general condition of the City to the Common Council at least once a year;
   (C)   Provide any information regarding City affairs that the legislative body requests;
   (D)   Recommend, in writing, to the Common Council actions that the Mayor considers proper;
   (E)   Call special meetings of the Common Council when necessary;
   (F)   Supervise all subordinate officers;
   (G)   Ensure efficient government of the City;
   (H)   Fill vacancies in City offices when required by I.C. 3-13-1 et seq.;
   (I)   Sign all bonds, deeds and contracts of the City and all licenses issued by the City;
   (J)   Approve or veto ordinances, orders and resolutions of the legislative body under I.C. 36-4-6-14;
   (K)   Make appointments prescribed by I.C. 36-4-9 and 36-4-11-2; and
   (L)   Perform any other duty prescribed by statute.
§ 1-2-1-3. CITY CLERK; ELECTION; ELIGIBILITY.
   (A)   The City Clerk is the clerk of the City and shall be elected for a term of four years as provided by I.C. 3-10-6.
   (B)   A person is eligible to be the City Clerk only if that person has been a resident of the City for at least one year immediately preceding his or her election. The City Clerk forfeits office if he or she ceases to be a resident of the City.
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