Subdivision 1. The Mayor shall preside at meetings of the Council and shall have a vote as a member. The Mayor shall be recognized as the head of the City government for all ceremonial purposes, by the courts for the purpose of serving civil process, and by the Governor for purposes of martial law, but shall have no administrative duties. Consistent with the responsibility to accept considerable leadership over the general conduct of City affairs, the Mayor shall study the administration of the City, report any irregularities to the Council from time to time and recommend desirable changes. The Mayor shall also deliver messages to the Council and the public, including a comprehensive message on the State of the City as soon as practicable after the beginning of each year of his/her term of office.
Subdivision 2. At its first meeting each year the Council shall choose an Acting Mayor to assume the office during the disability or absence of the Mayor, or, in case of vacancy in the office of Mayor, until a successor has been elected or appointed and qualifies.
Subdivision 3. In time of public danger or emergency the Mayor may, with the consent of three (3) council members, take command of the Police, maintain order, and enforce the law.