The Mayor or the Deputy Mayor, when authorized by the Mayor, is hereby
authorized to perform marriage and civil union ceremonies between such persons
as may lawfully enter into the matrimonial relation or civil union. The ceremony
performed by the Mayor or Deputy Mayor may take place within or outside of
the municipal boundaries of the City of Garfield within the discretion of
the Mayor or Deputy Mayor, as the case may be.
The Mayor or Deputy Mayor shall be entitled to an additional salary
payment in an amount equal to the fee charged for each ceremony. These salary
payments shall be paid to the Mayor or Deputy Mayor based upon the number
of ceremonies performed and shall be paid pursuant to the Annual Salary Ordinance.
In lieu of the fee described in §
208-2, above, the Mayor or Deputy Mayor may suggest to a party that a voluntary contribution directly to a charitable organization may be made. The Mayor or Deputy Mayor may not, however, specify a specific charity.