§ 17.1. Mayor.

Effective July 1, 2006, the mayor shall preside at meetings of the council, and perform such other duties consistent with his office as may be imposed by the council. He shall be entitled to a vote, but shall possess no veto power. He shall be recognized as the official head of the city for all ceremonial purposes, by the courts for the purpose of serving civil process, and by the governor for military purposes. He may use said title in any case in which the execution of contracts or other legal instruments in writing, or other necessity arising from the general laws of the state, may so require; but this shall not be construed as conferring upon him the administrative or judicial functions, or other powers or functions, of a mayor, under the general laws of the state. In time of public danger or emergency, he may, with the consent of the council, take command of the police and of the home guards hereinafter provided for and maintain order and enforce laws. During his absence or disability his duties shall be performed by another member appointed by the council.

The powers and duties of the mayor shall be such as are conferred upon him by this Charter, together with such others as may be conferred by the council in pursuance of the provisions of this Charter, and no others.

(Acts 2005, Ch. 893, § 1)

(Acts 2005, Ch. 893, § 1)