Enforce the ordinances of the City and statutes of the State
Provide a statement of finances and the general condition of the city to the Common Council at least once a year
Provide information to City Council regarding city affairs
Recommend to City Council any action Mayor considers proper
Call a special meeting of City Council when necessary
Supervise subordinate officers
Ensure efficient government of the city
Approve or veto ordinances, orders, and resolutions of the legislative body
Presents the city budget for Council review
Appoint heads of departments, employees of the departments, and many board and commission members
Suspend or remove officers or employees appointed by the Mayor
Fix the salaries of all appointed officials or employees appointed (except police, firefighters and appointees of the Clerk-Treasurer.
Conduct monthly meetings of department heads, adopt rules and regulations for individual departments and arrange for unannounced audits of accounts for departments
Fill vacancies in city offices when required
Sign all bonds, deeds, and contracts of the city and all licenses issued by the city
Perform wedding ceremonies
Serve as presiding officer of the City Council and only votes in the event of a tie (3rd class cities)
Mayor appoints the City Attorney who manages the city's legal affairs