§ 4-206. Powers and Duties.

(1)

Executive and Administrative Powers. The Mayor shall be the chief executive officer of the City. The Mayor shall have the power and shall be required to:

(a)

Exercise general oversight of the activities of boards and other agencies of City government and coordinate them with other activities of the City.

(b)

Exercise directly or through the Chief Administrative Officer supervision over all other executive and administrative work of the City and provide for the coordination of administrative activities.

(c)

See that the provisions of this Charter, the ordinances of the City, and all other laws are enforced.

(d)

Appoint the Chief Administrative Officer and the City Attorney.

(e)

Appoint, with approval of a majority of all members of the Council, members of all boards except as otherwise provided in this Charter or by applicable state or municipal law.

(f)

Submit annually to the Council for its consideration and approval an operating budget, a capital program and a capital budget.

(g)

Recommend to the Council a pay plan for all officers and employees in the unclassified service except those provided for under Section 3-107 of this Charter.

(h)

Sign contracts, bonds or other instruments requiring the assent of the City except those which the Director of Finance or other officer is authorized to sign.

(i)

See that the terms and conditions of all contracts are faithfully executed.

(2)

Powers with Respect to Council. The Mayor may:

(a)

Present to the Council messages or information which in the Mayor's opinion are necessary or expedient.

(b)

Attend Council meetings and have a voice in the proceedings.

(c)

Call special sessions of the Council.

(d)

Veto ordinances.

(3)

Other Powers. The Mayor shall have the authority to exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by this Charter or by state or municipal law, including but not limited to the following:

(a)

Participate but not vote in the proceedings of all boards or other agencies of City government of which the Mayor is not made an ex officio member.

(b)

Remove at pleasure all officers appointed by the Mayor without Council confirmation.

(c)

Issue executive orders establishing policies and procedures for the executive branch and see that they are published promptly thereafter.

(d)

Subject to such limitations as may be established by ordinance or other applicable law, declare a state of emergency due to acts of God, riot, war, or a grave emergency which threatens widespread loss of life or grievous injury to health or property.

(e)

Study, devise, and implement programs to improve housing and neighborhood conditions in the City.

(f)

Study, devise, and implement programs to foster economic development in the City.

(g)

Provide for cooperation and coordination among criminal justice agencies and officials.

(h)

Seek compliance with federal, state, and local environmental and safety laws and regulations, permit requirements, and regulatory orders by all City officers, employees, boards, commissions, contractors, and recipients of municipal funds.

(i)

Perform such other duties as are conferred upon the Mayor by the Charter or its enabling legislation and by applicable state or municipal law.