At the time of the organization of Council, Council shall choose by a majority vote one of its members as Mayor who shall assume office at the time of such selection and shall hold office until such successor is elected and qualified.
The Mayor shall be the presiding officer of the Council, in addition to such powers, rights and duties as a member of Council. In addition to the duties as the presiding officer of the Council, the Mayor shall act as the ceremonial head of the City, administer oaths, exercise all the judicial powers which are conferred upon Mayors by the laws of Ohio, including the authority to appoint a Mayor's Court magistrate at the discretion of the Mayor and with the approval of Council, and perform such other powers and duties as are elsewhere provided in this Charter or provided by the Council. The Mayor shall not have a veto power over matters considered by the Council, nor shall the Mayor interfere with the powers and duties of the City Manager in the supervision and conduct of the affairs of the administrative departments and divisions of the City.
(Amended 11-8-16.)
(Amended 11-8-16.)