The Mayor, the superintending and administrative officer of the Municipality, shall devote so much of his time to the duties of the office as an efficient and faithful discharge thereof may require. An efficient and faithful discharge of the Mayor's duties shall require a minimum of twelve (12) hours per week, including all time spent performing those duties listed in this chapter. The Mayor shall 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. The Mayor shall 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. The Mayor shall from time to time provide for the Council such information and recommend such measures as the Mayor may deem beneficial to the Municipality. The Mayor shall examine the grounds of all complaints against any officer of the Municipality to determine existence of a violation or neglect of duty and report to the Council the evidence thereof, if deemed sufficient for the removal of said officer. The Mayor shall require that every officer, on the expiration of his or her term of office or resignation or removal, deliver to his or her successor all assets belonging to such office. The Mayor shall perform all other duties required and necessary for the efficient operation of the business of the Municipality. (Ord. 573, 7-2-2018)
The Mayor is authorized and empowered to sign his or her 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. The Mayor may borrow money on the credit of the Municipality when so authorized by the Council. (Ord. 573, 7-2-2018)
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