There shall be elected by the qualified electors of this city a mayor, who shall hold his office for a term of two years, and until his successor shall have been elected and qualified. Before entering upon the duties of his office, the mayor shall take and subscribe the official oath prescribed in the constitution of the state, before some legally authorized officer to administer oaths, and shall make and execute a bond to the city, with two or more good and sufficient sureties to be approved by the city council, in the sum of five hundred dollars, conditioned for the faithful performance of the duties of his office.
(Ordinance adopted 11/12/24, art. 50; Art. 275 adopted 8/26/36)
The mayor shall be presiding officer of the city council and shall preside at meetings of the council, and shall be entitled to vote as a member of the council. He shall have power, whenever in his judgment the good of the city may require it, to summon meetings of the city council, and shall from time to time communicate such information and recommend such measures to the city council, for its consideration, as he may deem for the interest, welfare and good government of the city.
(Ordinance adopted 11/12/24, art. 51; Art. 275 adopted 8/26/36; Ordinance adopting Code)
The mayor shall be the chief executive officer of the city and shall be vigilant and active at all times in causing the laws and ordinances for the government of the city to be duly executed and put in force. He shall inspect the conduct of all subordinate officers in the government of the city, and, so far as it may be in his power, shall cause all negligence, carelessness and positive violations of duty to be prosecuted and punished.
(Ordinance adopted 11/12/24, art. 52; Art. 275 adopted 8/26/36)
(a) 
The mayor of the city is hereby granted the authority for the declaration of a state of emergency during the time of riot or unlawful assembly by three or more persons acting together by the use of force or violence, of if a clear and present danger exists of the use of force or violence.
(b) 
Following such proclamation, the mayor may promulgate such reasonable rules and regulations as he deems necessary to protect life and property or to bring the emergency situation under control, after reasonable notice of such rules and regulations is given either in a paper of general circulation or through television or radio serving the affected area, or by posting signs at conspicuous places.
(c) 
Such rules and regulations may provide for:
(1) 
Control of traffic;
(2) 
Designation of zones within the area wherein the occupancy and use of buildings and vehicles may be controlled;
(3) 
Establishment of curfew;
(4) 
Control of the sale, transportation and use of alcoholic beverages;
(5) 
Control of the sale, carrying and use of firearms or other dangerous weapons;
(6) 
Control of the storage, use and transportation of explosives or inflammable materials or liquids deemed to be dangerous to public safety.
(d) 
Unless the rules and regulations are prescribed for a shorter period of time, they shall be in effect for 72 hours and may be extended by proclamation for as many successive like periods not in excess of 72 hours as may be necessary.
(e) 
Any violation of this section or part thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $200.00.
(Ordinance 397 adopted 10/28/69)
Whenever the mayor may deem it necessary, in order to enforce the laws of the city, or to avert danger or protect life or property in case of a riot or any outbreak, calamity or public disturbance, or when he has reason to fear any serious violation of order or any outbreak, or any other danger to the city or its inhabitants, he shall summon into service as a special police force, all or as many citizens as in his judgment and discretion may be necessary and proper to restore peace. Such summons may be by proclamation or order addressed to the citizens generally or such summons may be by personal notification. Such special police force, while in service, shall be subject to the orders of the mayor, shall perform such duties as he may require, and shall have the same power and authority while on duty as the regular police force of the city.
(Ordinance adopted 11/12/24, art. 54; Art. 275 adopted 8/26/36)
The mayor shall have power, as presiding officer of the city council, to enforce such rules for the regulation of its proceedings in the order of business, discussion, decorum and as the council shall adopt.
(Ordinance adopted 11/12/24, art. 55; Art. 275 adopted 8/26/36)
The mayor shall sign officially all warrants upon the city treasury and all notes, bonds, contracts and obligations in writing entered into by the city, and it shall be his duty to see that all contracts with the city are faithfully performed by the contracting parties. He shall examine and sign all journals of the proceedings of the council, and all ordinances, regulations and resolutions for publication.
(Ordinance adopted 11/12/24, art. 56; Art. 275 adopted 8/26/36)
The mayor shall have general supervision and control over all city officers and may, whenever he shall see fit, examine into the condition of the respective offices, the books, papers and records therein, and the manner of conducting their official business, and may call upon any officer for information in relation to any matter pertaining to his office or duties.
(Ordinance adopted 11/12/24, art. 57; Art. 275 adopted 8/26/36)
Whenever any process or notice shall be served on the mayor in any legal or other proceedings against the city, or in which the city is a party, he shall deliver the same to the city attorney.
(Ordinance adopted 11/12/24, art. 59; Art. 275 adopted 8/26/36)