A. Generally: The Mayor, the superintending and administrative officer of the Municipality, shall:
1. Devote so much of his time to the duties of his office as an efficient and faithful discharge thereof may require.
2. Preside at all meetings of the Council and shall have a vote when the Council is equally divided, and call special meetings of the Council when necessary.
3. Appoint all officers and employees of the Municipality, subject to the approval of the Council, and have such other powers as the Council may prescribe.
4. From time to time, provide for the Council such information and recommend such measures as he may deem beneficial to the Municipality.
5. Require that every officer, on the expiration of his term of office or resignation or removal, deliver to his successor all assets belonging to such office.
6. Perform all other duties required and necessary for the efficient operation of the business of the Municipality. (1959 Code §1-901; amd. 1990 Code)
B. Veto Power: The Mayor shall have the power to veto or sign any ordinance passed by the Council; provided, that any ordinance vetoed by the Mayor may be passed over his veto by a vote of one- half (1/2) plus one of the members of the full Council, notwithstanding the veto, and should the Mayor neglect or refuse to sign any ordinance, the same shall become law without his signature after the next regular meeting of the Council. (1959 Code §1-905; amd. 1990 Code)
C. Signature Required: The Mayor is authorized and empowered to sign his name officially for and in behalf of the Municipality on all contracts, documents and papers to which the Municipality is a party, and to require that the conditions in any instrument are faithfully performed. He may borrow money on the credit of the Municipality when so authorized by the Council. (1959 Code §1-902)
D. Accounts Of Officers: The Mayor shall have the power to require any officer of the Municipality to exhibit his accounts or other papers and to make reports to the Council in writing on any subject matter pertaining to the office. (1959 Code §1-906)
E. Other Powers: The Mayor shall have all other powers provided by State Statute or by specific provisions of this Code. (1959 Code §1-909)