The Mayor shall make certain that all laws and ordinances are faithfully enforced and that law and order is maintained in the City and shall have general supervision of the administration of City government.

All official bonds and bonds of contractors with the City shall be reviewed by the Mayor or such person designated by the Mayor, for approval or disapproval. The Mayor shall make certain that all contracts and agreements made with the City or for its use and benefit are faithfully kept and performed. To this end, the Mayor may cause any legal proceedings to be instituted and prosecuted in the name of the City, subject to approval by majority vote of the Council.

The Mayor, when present, and otherwise a delegate of the Mayor, shall attend all regular meetings of the City Council, but shall have no vote. The Mayor shall report to the Council concerning the affairs of the City and its financial and other needs, and shall make recommendations for Council consideration and action. The Mayor shall prepare and submit to the Council a proposed budget, as required by law, Charter or ordinance.

The Mayor shall be the official and ceremonial head of the City and shall represent the City on ceremonial occasions, except when illness or other duties prevent the Mayor’s attendance at an official function and no Mayor Pro Tempore has been appointed by the Council, a member of the Council or some other suitable person may be designated by the Mayor to represent the City on such occasion. [Amended April 18, 2008 (Ord. 2008-04-033)]