The Mayor shall have the following powers and duties:
(a) Execute, enforce, and obey the ordinances of the City and laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the United States of America.
(b) Prepare and present a budget to City Council in accordance with the provisions of this Charter.
(c) Inform City Council and the public each January of the financial and general condition of the City.
(d) Provide Council with all information concerning finances and general conditions of the City as may be requested by Council.
(e) Introduce proposed legislation to Council and make recommendations to City Council concerning the affairs of the City.
(f) Be responsible for the hiring, with the approval of Council, of the City Managing Director.
(g) Direct the administration of all departments, offices, and agencies of the City as supervised by the Managing Director, except as otherwise provided by this Charter or by law.
[Amended at the November 2014 General Election]
(h) Ensure that all laws, provisions of this Charter and acts of City Council, subject to enforcement by the Managing Director, are faithfully executed by the Managing Director.
(i) Be responsible for the establishment and development of administrative policy to be implemented by the Managing Director.
(j) Be present or represented at all public council meetings. The Mayor may participate in all public discussions but shall have no vote.
(k) Execute all bonds, notes, contracts, and written obligations of the City.
(l) Issue subpoenas and compulsory processes, under the Official Seal of the Mayor, for the attendance of such persons and the production of such books and records as deemed necessary by the Mayor, and seek enforcement of such subpoenas by the Court of Common Pleas of Berks County.
(m) Unless otherwise provided, be responsible for the employment of personnel necessary for the effective operation of City government.
(n) Perform such other duties and exercise such other powers as stated in this Charter, by law, or ordinance.