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1-7-5: DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY OF THE MAYOR:
The mayor may, as allowed by law:
   A.   Subject to budget constraints and subsections 1-8-1B and 1-8-1C, create any other administrative office that the mayor considers necessary for good government of the city and appoint a person to the office.
   B.   Dismiss or remove any person appointed by the mayor, without the council's advice and consent, but shall notify the council as soon as reasonably possible, but no later than two (2) business days after the dismissal or removal.
   C.   Veto an ordinance, tax levy, or appropriation passed by the council.
   D.   Exercise control of and supervise each executive branch department, division, or office of the city.
   E.   Regulate and prescribe the powers and duties of each other executive or administrative officer or employee of the city.
   F.   Attend each council meeting, take part in council meeting discussions, and give advice to the council.
   G.   Appoint a budget officer to serve in place of the mayor to comply with and fulfill in all other respects the requirements of chapter 6, Uniform Fiscal Procedures Act for Utah Cities.
   H.   Execute an agreement on behalf of the city, or delegate, by written executive order, the authority to execute an agreement on behalf of the city:
      1.   If the obligation under the agreement is within certified budget appropriations; and
      2.   Subject to section Utah Code section 10-6-138.
   I.   At any reasonable time, examine and inspect the official books, papers, records, or documents of:
      1.   The city; or
      2.   Any officer, employee, or agent of the city.
   J.   Remit all fines and forfeitures.
   K.   If necessary, call on residents of the city over the age of twenty one (21) years to assist in enforcing the laws of the state and ordinances of the city.
   L.   Release a person imprisoned for a violation of a city ordinance.
   M.   Prescribe rules and regulations to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in the operations of city government. (Ord. 19-37, 11-13-2019, Effective at 12 noon on January 6, 2020; amd. Ord. 23-04, 2-22-2023)