The Mayor shall be the presiding officer of the Council. The Mayor shall have a vote, as a member of the Council, only in case of a tie, or in cases where by this Charter or by law an exceptional majority vote of more than 60 percent of the entire Council membership is required to take an action. He shall exercise all powers and perform all duties conferred and imposed upon him by this Charter, the ordinances of the City, and the laws of the State. He shall be recognized as the official head of the City for all ceremonial purposes, by the courts for the purpose of serving civil process, and by the Governor for the purpose of martial law. In time of public danger or emergency he may, with the consent of the Council, take command of the police, maintain order and enforce the law.
(Source: Ordinance No. 89, Third Series; Effective Date: 9-26-90)