The Mayor shall have a vote as a member of Council. In the case of a tie, the presiding officer at the time shall cast the tie-breaking vote, unless he has previously voted. If the Mayor or Recorder presides at meetings of Council of this Municipality, he may elect not to vote on issues decided by Council, however, this choice does not restrict his right to cast a tie-breaking vote.
(1978 Code Sec. 2-3.)