At the first regular Council meeting in January, Council shall elect, from among its membership a Mayor to serve for a term of two (2) years, and until a successor is sworn into office. The Mayor shall continue to serve as a regular Council member, having a vote on all matters which come before the Council but shall have no power of veto. The Mayor shall be the ceremonial and representative head of the City, but shall exercise no administrative authority. The Mayor shall have all judicial powers and other powers and privileges to which a Mayor is entitled by the Constitution and Laws of Ohio generally, and by the laws of Ohio to Mayors and Municipalities. The Mayor shall be recognized by the Governor of the State for purposes of military law, and by the Courts for civil processes involving the City. The Mayor shall serve as presiding officer of Council and shall preside at all Council meetings when in attendance. The Mayor shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by ordinance(s) which are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Charter. A Council member may serve as Mayor for no more than two (2) full consecutive terms.
(Amended Nov. 3, 1998; Nov. 7, 2006)