131.01 POWERS AND AUTHORITY.
   The Mayor shall be the chief executive officer of the Town of Marmet, shall have the powers and authority granted in this section and shall see that the ordinances, orders, bylaws, acts, resolutions, rules and regulations of the Council are faithfully executed. Upon sworn affidavit he shall have authority to issue a search warrant in connection with the violation of any provision of this Code. Any search warrant, warrant of arrest, or other process issued be him may be directed to the Chief of Police or to any member of the Police Department of the Town of Marmet, and the same may be executed at any place within Kanawha County. He shall have control, subject to approval by Council, of the police of the city, and may appoint special police officers whenever he deems it necessary, except when otherwise provided by law; and it shall be his duty especially to see that the peace and good order of the Town of Marmet are preserved and that persons and property therein are protected; and to this end he may cause the arrest and detention of all riotous and disorderly individuals within the Town before issuing his warrant therefore. He shall, from time to time, recommend to the Council such measures as he may deem needful for the welfare of the Town. (Passed 8-17-87.)