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The powers and duties of the Mayor are as follows:

A. The Mayor is the Chief ceremonial officer of the City and the presiding officer at all meetings of the City Council.

B. The Mayor is a nonvoting member of the Council, but may vote where there is a tie vote of the other Councilmembers, or as otherwise provided by law.

C. The Mayor, as a member of the Council, may participate in all deliberations of the Council in setting policy for the City.

D. The Mayor shall retain any legislative or quasi-judicial powers vested by law.

E. The Mayor shall appoint, with the advice and consent of the Council, persons to fill any vacancies on commissions, boards, or committees of the City.

F. The Mayor is the primary contact for the City Manager, and provides day to day oversight and supervision of the City Manager. The Mayor, in consultation with the other Councilmembers, is responsible for facilitating the employee evaluation process for the City Manager.

G. Any other executive or administrative power held previously by the Mayor under prior law is delegated to the City Manager. (Ord. 18-04 (part), 2018: Ord. 93-09 § 6, 1993. Formerly 2.10.060)