Chapter 2.05
MAYOR

Sections:

2.05.010    Mayor – Executive duties.

2.05.020    Ordinance enforcement.

2.05.030    Celebrations and holidays.

2.05.040    Secretaries and assistants.

2.05.050    Statutory powers and duties.

2.05.060    Deputy Mayor.

2.05.010 Mayor – Executive duties.

(A) The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the City.

(B) The Mayor shall set the compensation of each appointive officer, deputy, and other employee of the City as provided by statute, subject to appropriations by the Common Council.

(C) Unless otherwise provided by statute, the Mayor shall appoint the members of all boards and commissions, the department heads, and the officers and employees of the City. Officers and employees of the City whose terms of office are not set by State statute or this code serve at the pleasure of the Mayor.

(D) The Mayor shall supervise the conduct in office of the officers of the City. He shall investigate reasonable complaints against them, and may take action to correct abuses.

(E) The Mayor shall provide a statement of the finances and general condition of the City to the City legislative body at least once a year.

(F) The Mayor shall provide any information regarding City affairs that the legislative body requests.

(G) The Mayor shall recommend, in writing, to the legislative body actions that he considers proper.

(H) The Mayor shall call special meetings of the legislative body when necessary.

(I) The Mayor shall ensure efficient government of the City.

(J) The Mayor shall sign all bonds, deeds, and contracts of the City and all licenses issued by the City.

(K) The Mayor shall approve or veto ordinances, orders, and resolutions of the legislative body as provided by statute.

(L) The Mayor may appoint three competent persons to examine, without notice, the City accounts and property in the possession or custody of a City department, officer, or employee, and to report the results of their investigation. [Ord. G-81-53, passed 12-14-81. 1962 Code, Art. 3, Ch. 3, § 1; 1982 Code § 30.030; 1983 Code § 3.30.030.]

2.05.020 Ordinance enforcement.

The Mayor is responsible for the enforcement of the provisions of this code. When a provision of this code does not designate a person responsible for its enforcement, the Mayor shall enforce the provision or designate a person to do so. [Ord. G-81-53, passed 12-14-81. 1962 Code, Art. 3, Ch. 3, § 2; 1982 Code § 30.031; 1983 Code § 3.30.031.]

2.05.030 Celebrations and holidays.

The Mayor may:

(A) Order the display of decorations on property belonging to the City in commemoration of a holiday or celebration;

(B) Specify how national holidays are to be observed by the subdivisions of the City; and

(C) Issue proclamations relative to holidays and celebrations. [Ord. G-81-53, passed 12-14-81. 1962 Code, Art. 3, Ch. 3, § 3; 1982 Code § 30.032; 1983 Code § 3.30.032.]

2.05.040 Secretaries and assistants.

The Mayor may appoint assistants and secretaries to aid in the discharge of his duties, and may set their compensation with the approval of the Common Council. [Ord. G-81-53, passed 12-14-81. 1962 Code, Art. 3, Ch. 3, § 4; 1982 Code § 30.033; 1983 Code § 3.30.033.]

2.05.050 Statutory powers and duties.

The Mayor shall have the powers and duties of mayors of second-class cities as provided by statute. [Ord. G-81-53, passed 12-14-81. 1962 Code, Art. 3, Ch. 3, § 5; 1982 Code § 30.034; 1983 Code § 3.30.034.]

2.05.060 Deputy Mayor.

(A) Pursuant to IC 36-4-9-7, the City Council hereby establishes the position of Deputy Mayor. The Deputy Mayor shall be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Mayor.

(B) The title of Mayor’s “Chief of Staff” shall be eliminated and replaced with the title “Deputy Mayor.” All compensation and benefits received by the Chief of Staff shall remain the same for the Deputy Mayor.

(C) In the event of the Mayor’s absence, illness, or injury, the Deputy Mayor shall serve as acting Mayor pursuant to IC 3-13-8-5 and assume the responsibilities, duties, and powers of the Mayor. The Deputy Mayor shall also serve as acting Mayor upon a determination by the Vanderburgh County Circuit Court that the Mayor lacks the capacity to discharge the duties of his or her office. The Deputy Mayor shall also serve as acting Mayor during a vacancy in office of the Mayor, prior to the election of a successor. [Ord. G-2016-33 § 1, passed 12-16-16.]