§ 3-05. Powers and Duties of the Mayor  


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  • A.

    The mayor, as chief executive officer of the City government shall have the following powers and duties:

    (1)

    See that all laws, provisions of this Charter and acts of the council, subject to enforcement by the mayor or by officers subject to the mayor's direction and supervision, are faithfully executed.

    (2)

    Appoint and suspend or remove for just cause all City government employees and appointive administrative officers provided for, by or under this Charter in accordance with personnel policies. The mayor may authorize any administrative officer who is subject to the mayor's direction and supervision to exercise these powers with respect to subordinates in officer's department, office or agency.

    (3)

    Direct and supervise the administration of all departments, offices and agencies of the City government, except as otherwise provided by this Charter.

    (4)

    Prepare and submit the annual budget and five (5) year capital budget to the council.

    (5)

    Submit to the council and make available to the public, within sixty (60) days after the end of the fiscal year, a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of the City as of the end of each fiscal year.

    (6)

    Make such other reports as the council may reasonably request to enable the council to conduct its councilmanic function.

    (7)

    Perform such other duties as are specified in this Charter or may be required by the council, not inconsistent with this Charter.

(Ord. No. 1269, 12-8-14; Ord. No. 1284, 4-13-15)