Mayor

The mayor shall preside at all meetings of the city council and shall have a casting vote when the council is equally divided, and shall have the superintendency control of all the officers and affairs of the city, and shall take care that the ordinances of the city are complied with. The mayor shall also have whatever specific responsibilities that the council shall provide by ordinances or resolutions, and also the obligations provided by state statutes. The mayor can encumber up to $1,500.00 on purchases without a vote of the city council. (110.5 9-104-106)