(a) The Mayor is elected at large. The Mayor is the chief executive of the city. He shall preside at Council meetings, act as ceremonial head of the city, and sign documents on the city’s behalf upon Council authorization. The Mayor has veto power. The Mayor is not a Council member. The Mayor’s term shall be 3 years.
(b) The Mayor shall:
(1) Appoint city employees and administrative officers, except as provided otherwise. He may hire necessary administrative assistants and may authorize an appointive administrative officer to appoint, suspend, or remove subordinates in his department;
(2) Suspend or remove by written order city employees and administrative officers, except as provided otherwise;
(3) Supervise enforcement of city law;
(4) Prepare the annual budget and city construction program for the Council;
(5) Execute the budget and construction program as adopted;
(6) Make monthly financial reports to the Council on city finances and operations;
(7) Report to the Council at the end of each fiscal year on the finances and administrative activities of the city;
(8) Prepare and make available for public distribution an annual report on city affairs;
(9) Serve as City Personnel Officer unless the Council authorizes him to appoint a Personnel Officer;
(10) Execute other powers and duties specified in A.S. Title 29 or lawfully prescribed by the Council.
Statutory reference:
Municipal Mayors, see A.S. 29.20.220 through 29.20.280