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SECTION 3.03 ORGANIZATION OF COUNCIL.
   On the 1st day of December in each odd numbered year, the Council shall meet in Council chamber for the purpose of organization. The Council may adopt its own rules, regulation and by-laws, but such shall not be in conflict with this Charter.
(Amended 11-8-11)
SECTION 3.04 MAYOR: ELECTION, TERM, QUALIFICATIONS AND POWERS.
   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.)
SECTION 3.05 VICE MAYOR.
   At the time of the organization of Council, Council shall choose by a majority vote one of its members as Vice Mayor, who shall assume office at the time of such selection and shall hold office until such successor is elected and qualified. The Vice Mayor shall act as the presiding officer of the Council in the absence or disability of the Mayor and shall exercise all the powers and duties granted the Mayor by this Charter during the absence or disability of the Mayor. In the event of a vacancy in the office of Mayor, the Vice Mayor shall become Mayor for the unexpired term, and Council shall elect a new Vice Mayor for the unexpired term.
(Amended 11-8-16.)
SECTION 3.06 CLERK OF COUNCIL.
   The Clerk of Council shall be appointed by the Council and shall serve at its pleasure. The Clerk of Council shall keep an accurate and complete Journal of the proceedings of Council and perform such other duties as this Charter or the Council may require. The Clerk of Council may be a person having employment or appointment with the City.
(Amended 11-8-11)
SECTION 3.07 COUNCIL MEETINGS.
   Council shall hold not less than 12 regular meetings per year at such time and place as designated by ordinance. An organizational meeting shall be held December 1st of each election year. Special meetings may be called by the Mayor or by any three (3) council members on twenty-four (24) hours written notice served on each member personally, or left at the members' usual place of residence. The purpose of the special meeting shall be stated in the notice, and no other business shall be transacted at such meeting. Council may conduct any regular or special meeting through virtual means, such as electronic, teleconference, web, or video conference, during a declared state of emergency or when circumstances are such that it is prudent for Council to not hold an in-person meeting. All members of Council attending a meeting held through virtual means shall be considered present, shall be counted towards a quorum, and may vote on all matters coming before Council during the meeting.
   A majority of the members of Council shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, but a less number may adjourn from time to time. The vote of at least a majority of the members present, except as otherwise prescribed in this Charter, shall be necessary for the passage of any measure, and all votes shall be taken by yeas and nays entered upon the journal.
   All meetings of Council shall be open to the public, except as allowed by the laws of the State of Ohio and as Council may provide by ordinance for matters declared in such ordinance to require confidentiality. (Amended 11-8-16; 11-2-21)
SECTION 3.08 COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES.
   The compensation of members of Council and the Mayor may be increased or decreased at any time; however, if such increase occurs during the term of persons holding such positions, the increase shall not be effective until the expiration of two years after the effective date of the ordinance increasing such salaries or the end of the term of the persons holding such positions, whichever shall occur first. The compensation of all other officers and employees of the Municipality may be increased or decreased at any time by ordinance. Members of Council shall receive their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties of office.
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