Powers & Duties

  • 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
  • Serve as Chairman of the Board of Public Works and Safety
  • As Chairman, the Mayor appoints Fire Department. Chief, Police Chief and City Engineer
  • Serve as Chairman of the Fire Governing Body