5.01 General Powers and Duties

   (A)   The Mayor is a member of the Council and shall have all the powers, rights, and duties of a Council member, as described in this Charter.

   (B)   In addition to such powers, rights, and duties as a Council member, the Mayor shall;

      (1)   Serve as the President of Council and preside over all Council meetings;

      (2)   Act as a Council member and have the right to vote on all matters before the Council, but the Mayor shall have no veto power;

      (3)   Direct and supervise the Police Department, subject to the provisions of Sections 7.09 and Section 8.05 pertaining to personnel systems and appeals;

      (4)   Perform all ceremonial duties and functions as necessary for nonadministrative purposes;

      (5)   Exercise all judicial powers and functions granted to mayors of municipal corporations by the laws of the State of Ohio and applicable court rules;

      (6)   Have authority and discretion to appoint a magistrate, with approval of the Council, to hear and determine prosecutions of traffic and criminal cases subject to the laws of the State of Ohio;

      (7)   Act as the chief spokesperson for the Municipality in dealing with other governments;

      (8)   Exercise military powers and functions granted to mayors of municipal corporations by the laws of the State of Ohio or the United States; and

      (9)   Perform or exercise such other powers, duties, and functions as provided by this Charter and the Rules of the Council, to the extent such Rules are consistent with this Charter.