In accordance with Utah code section 10-3b-104, the mayor:
A. Is the chief executive officer of the municipality to whom all employees of the municipality report;
B. Shall:
1. Keep the peace and enforce the laws of the municipality;
2. Ensure that all applicable statutes and municipal ordinances and resolutions are faithfully executed and observed;
3. If the mayor remits a fine or forfeiture under subsection C2 of this section, report the remittance to the council at the council's next meeting after the remittance;
4. Perform all duties prescribed by statute or municipal ordinance or resolution;
5. Report to the council the condition and needs of the municipality;
6. Provide a supportive and professional environment to allow the city administrator to perform the city administrator's duties under section 2.14.110 of this title; and
7. Report to the council any release granted under subsection C4 of this section; and
C. May:
1. Recommend for council consideration any measure that the mayor considers to be in the best interests of the municipality;
2. Remit fines and forfeitures;
3. If necessary, call on residents of the municipality over the age of twenty one (21) years to assist in enforcing the laws of the state and ordinances of the municipality;
4. Release a person imprisoned for a violation of a municipal ordinance;
5. With the council's advice and consent:
a. Assign or appoint a member of the council to administer one or more departments of the municipality; and
b. Appoint a person to fill:
(1) A municipal office; or
(2) A vacancy on a commission or committee of the municipality; and
6. At any reasonable time, examine and inspect the official books, papers, records, or documents of:
a. The municipality; or
b. Any officer, employee, or agency of the municipality. (Ord. 2008-15, 8-21-2008)