(a) The Mayor shall preside at all meetings of the governing body. The Mayor shall have the tie-breaking vote on all questions when the members present are equally divided.
(b) The Mayor shall:
(1) Have the superintending control of all officers and affairs of the city;
(2) Take care that the ordinances of the city are complied with;
(3) Sign the commissions and appointments of all officers elected or appointed;
(4) Endorse the approval of the governing body on all official bonds;
(5) From time to time communicate to the City Council such information and recommend such measures as he or she may deem advisable;
(6) Have the power to approve or veto any ordinance as the laws of the state shall prescribe; and
(7) Sign all orders and drafts drawn upon the city treasury for money.
(c) The Mayor shall appoint, by and with the consent of the Council, a Municipal Judge of the Municipal Court, and City Attorney, and any other officers deemed necessary. Any officers appointed and confirmed shall hold an initial term of office not to exceed one year and until their successors are appointed and qualified. Any officers who are reappointed shall hold their offices for a term of one year until their successors are appointed and qualified. The Council shall by ordinance specify the duties and compensation of the office holders and by ordinance may abolish any offices created by the Council whenever deemed expedient.
(Charter Ord. 1-2017, passed 2-21-2017)