§ 3-07. Powers and duties of the mayor.

A.

The mayor, as chief executive officer of the City, shall have the following powers and duties:

(1)

See that all laws, provisions of this Charter and acts of the council, subject to enforcement by the mayor or by officers subject to the mayor's direction and supervision, are faithfully executed.

(2)

Appoint and suspend or remove with or without cause all City employees and appointive administrative officers provided for, by or under this Charter, except as otherwise provided by law, this Charter or civil service or other personnel rules adopted pursuant to this Charter. The mayor may authorize any administrative officer who is subject to the mayor's direction and supervision to exercise these powers with respect to subordinates in the officer's department, office or agency.

(3)

Preside over all council meetings and have such powers and duties as prescribed in section 2-09.

(4)

Direct and supervise the administration of all departments, offices and agencies of the City, except as otherwise provided by this chapter [Charter].

(5)

Prepare and submit the annual budget and five-year capital program to the council.

(6)

Submit to the council and make available to the public, within 180 days after the end of the fiscal year, a complete audit report on the finances and administrative activities of the City as of the end of each fiscal year.

(7)

Make such other reports as the council may reasonably request.

(8)

Keep the council fully advised as to the financial condition and future needs of the City and make such recommendations to the council concerning the affairs of the City as deemed desirable.

(9)

Perform such other duties as specified in this Charter.

(10)

The mayor shall determine the rules and order of business of the council meetings and shall provide for keeping a journal of its minutes and proceedings. This journal shall be a public record.