§ 2.27. Powers and Duties of Mayor.

As the chief executive of this city, the mayor shall:

(a)

See that all laws and ordinances of the city are faithfully executed;

(b)

Shall approve or veto all ordinances or motions passed by the council. However, a veto may be overridden by a vote of the majority of the council at its next regular meeting;

(c)

Appoint and remove all officers, department heads, and employees of the city upon the advice and consent of the city council;

(d)

Recommend to the council such measures relative to the affairs of the city, improvement of the government, and promotion of the welfare of its inhabitants as he may deem expedient;

(e)

Call special meetings of the council;

(f)

Be entitled to cast his vote in order to break a tie vote of the council on any matter; and

(g)

Perform other duties as may be required by general state law, charter, or ordinance.

(Ga. Laws 1981, p. 3467; Act of 4-17-2003, § 3)