The Mayor shall be the chief executive officer of the city, and shall preside over the meetings of the Council, and shall perform such duties as may be required of him/her by statute or ordinance. He/she shall have supervision over all of the executive officers and employees of the city, and shall have the power and authority to inspect all books and records pertaining to city affairs including those kept by any officer or employee of the city, at any reasonable time.
('72 Code, § 30.002)