§ 32.02 MAYOR.

   (A)   Chief executive. The Mayor shall be chief executive of the town.

(1977 Code, § 2-25)

   (B)   Duties generally. The Mayor shall:

      (1)   Keep himself or herself informed as to the town's business;

      (2)   Preside over the meetings of the Board of Commissioners;

      (3)   Sign all contracts, franchises or paper writings authorized by the Board;

      (4)   Appoint committees, and outline their powers and duties, as he or she deems necessary to properly care for the affairs of the town;

      (5)   Make recommendations as he or she deems necessary or expedient to the Board; and

      (6)   Supply the Board with any necessary information respecting any of the several departments under his or her control.

   (C)   Mayor Pro Tempore. At the first meeting after their election, the members of the Board of Commissioners shall select one of their number to act as Mayor Pro Tempore during his or her term of office, and he or she shall, in case of sickness or absence of the Mayor, perform all the duties of the Mayor and shall be compensated for his or her services as prescribed by the Board.

(1977 Code, § 2-27)

(Ord. passed 3-9-2009)

Cross-references:

   Authority of Mayor as executive head of Police Department, see § 37.01

   Power and authority of Mayor during state of emergency, see §§ 35.02 through 35.05

Statutory reference:

   Mayor Pro Tempore, see G.S. § 160A-70