121.01 POWERS AND DUTIES.

   (a)   The Mayor shall be the chief executive officer of the City and as such shall supervise and coordinate the duties of all its employees and departments unless otherwise provided by ordinance or resolution of Council. 
(1960 Code 3-301)

   (b)   The Mayor shall exercise the following powers:

      (1)   Administrative duties.

         A.   The Mayor shall be the full-time chief executive officer of the City and shall accept no other regular employment or hold any other elected or appointed position that would require his/her absence during regular working hours.

         B.   The Mayor shall execute, sign and acknowledge all deeds and other writings which have been authorized and approved by Council.

         C.   The Mayor shall sign all warrants, vouchers or checks issued against the City Treasury.

      (2)   Legislative duties.

         A.   The Mayor shall be the presiding officer of all regular and special meetings of Council and shall exercise all powers conferred upon him as such under Article 115.

         B.   The Mayor shall, from time to time, recommend to the Council such measures as he may deem needful for the welfare of the City.

            (1960 Code 3-302)