Mayor's Office

The Mayor is the chief elected and administrative executive of city government under Mayor/Council form of government. The Mayor's elective duties include:

• Serves as ceremonial head of the City
• Represents the City in a formal capacity at all meetings, gatherings, and functions
• Provides leadership and takes issues to the people
• Marshals public interest and support for municipal activities
• Recommends legislation to City Council
• Encourages programs for the physical, economic, social and cultural development of the City
• Directs the supervision of all municipal agencies
• Prepares and submits the annual budget and capital outlay program to City Council
• Submits any necessary financial reports and statistical data to City Council
• Liaison with federal agencies and elected officials
• Appoints, suspends, and removes city employees and appoints administrative officers
• Negotiates and makes settlements of all legal claims ($2500 or less) upon the City's legal counsel recommendation