The Mayor shall function as the chief elected official of the city and shall be responsible for representing the city as the council may direct.
The Mayor shall have responsibility for the general public relations of the city.
The Mayor shall appoint the Mayor pro-tem and Fire Chief
The Mayor shall act as the presiding officer at all regular and special council meeting.
The Mayor Pro Tem shall serve in this capacity in the mayor's absence.
The Mayor shall call special meetings of the council when he deems such meeting necessary to the interests of the city.
The Mayor may sign, veto, or take no action on an ordinance, amendment, or resolution passed by the council.
If the Mayor exercises his veto power, he must explain the reason for such veto to the council at the time of the veto.
The Council may override the Mayor's veto by two-thirds majority of the council members. The Mayor shall, whenever authorized by the Council, sign all contracts on behalf of the city
The Mayor shall, upon order of the Council, secure for the city such specialized and professional services not already available to the city.
In executing the order of the council, he shall conduct himself in accordance with this code and the laws of the state.
The Mayor shall sign all licenses and permits which have been granted by the council, except those designated by law or ordinance to be issued by another municipal officer.
The salary of the Mayor shall be established by City Code Chapter 15.04.
The Mayor is not a member of the Council and shall not vote as a member of the Council.
The powers and duties of the Mayor: