Under the provision of this Charter, insofar as is required by law, and for all ceremonial purposes, the Mayor shall be the administrative and executive head of the City. He shall be a conservator of the peace and may exercise, within the City, the powers conferred upon sheriffs to suppress disorder and shall have authority to command the assistance of all able-bodied citizens to aid in the protection and preservation of property, the enforcement of the ordinances and regulations of the Council, and the authority of the City government. The powers and duties of the Mayor shall include the following functions:
(a) He shall see that all laws and ordinances are enforced;
(b) Except as in this Charter otherwise provided, he shall have power of appointment and removal over all department heads, commissions and boards which are in charge of the departments of the City government;
(c) He shall see that all terms and conditions imposed in favor of the City or its inhabitants in any public utility franchise, or in contract, are faithfully kept and performed;
(d) He shall authenticate by his signature such instruments as the Council, this Charter or the laws of the State shall require;
(e) He may attend all meetings of the Council, with the right to take part in discussions, but without the right to vote;
(f) He shall prepare and administer the annual budget and keep the Council fully advised at all times as to the financial condition and needs of the City;
(g) On or before the 15th day of August in each year, he shall prepare and submit to the Council, as of the end of the fiscal year, a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of the City during the prior fiscal year;
(h) He shall recommend to the Council for adoption such measures as he may deem necessary or expedient;
(i) He shall be responsible for the efficient administration of all departments of the City government;
(j) He shall approve the rules and regulations of the several department heads, commissions or boards in charge of the departments of the City government, except those of the Department of Civil Service and retirement system before such rules and regulations shall become effective;
(k) He shall exercise and perform all administrative functions of the City that are not imposed by law, this Charter or any City ordinance or resolution, not inconsistent with the provisions of this Charter, upon some other official of the City;
(l) He shall notify the Mayor Pro Tem in writing of any expected absence from the City;
(m) The Mayor shall issue all warrants upon the City as authorized by the Council or permitted by Charter or ordinance;
(n) He shall have such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by law or this Charter, or as may be required of him by ordinance or by resolution of the Council.