§ 2-22. Powers and duties.

The powers and duties of the mayor are as follows:

(1)

Reports to council. Make such oral or written reports to the council at the first meeting of every month as required. These reports shall concern municipal affairs, generally, the municipal departments, and recommendations suitable for council action.

(2)

Negotiations. Represent the city in all negotiations properly entered into in accordance with law or ordinance. The mayor shall not represent the city where this duty is specifically delegated to another officer by law, ordinance, or council direction.

(3)

Contracts. Whenever authorized by the council, sign contracts on behalf of the city.

(4)

Professional services. 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, the mayor shall act in accordance with this Code and the state law.

(5)

Licenses and permits. 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.

(6)

Nuisances. Issue written order for removal, at public expense, any nuisance for which no person can be found responsible and liable.

(7)

Absentee officer. Make appropriate provisions that the duties of an absentee officer be carried on during such absence.

(Prior Code, § 15.02)

State law reference

General duties of mayor, I.C.A. § 372.14.; veto of ordinance and overriding veto, I.C.A. §§ 380.5, 380.6.