CHAPTER 5
MAYOR

SECTION:

1-5-1: Election

1-5-2: Conflicting Interest

1-5-3: Work Hours

1-5-4: Office

1-5-5: Duties

1-5-6: Appointments

1-5-7: Removal From Office

1-5-8: Designation Of Duties

1-5-9: Vacancy In Office Of Mayor

1-5-10: Vacation And Benefits

1-5-11: Veto

1-5-12: Absence Of Mayor And City Clerk

1-5-13: Reward

1-5-1: ELECTION:

The mayor shall be elected for a four (4) year term, and shall serve until his successor is elected and qualified as provided by statute. If there are three (3) or fewer candidates on the ballot for mayor, the candidate receiving the greater or greatest number of votes shall be elected mayor. If there are four (4) or more candidates on the ballot for mayor, a majority of the votes for any candidate running for the office of mayor shall be required for election to that office. In the event that there are four (4) or more candidates for mayor and no candidate receives a majority of the votes cast, there shall be a runoff election between the two (2) candidates receiving the highest number of votes cast. Such runoff election shall be conducted as in the general election in a manner and at such time, within thirty (30) days of the general election, as provided by this code and state statute, and shall be exempt from the limitation upon the dates of elections as provided in Idaho Code section 34-106. (Ord. 1564, 5-23-2011)

1-5-2: CONFLICTING INTEREST:

The mayor shall devote his full time and attention to the affairs of the city and shall not, during the term of office, operate, keep, maintain, or be employed at or in any business, establishment, concern or enterprise that shall in any way conflict with his duties as mayor of the city as herein set forth. (Ord. 976, 2-22-1982)

1-5-3: WORK HOURS:

The mayor shall keep and maintain regular hours of work, with reasonable scheduled hours at the city offices. (Ord. 976, 2-22-1982)