A. 
The executive powers of the City shall be vested in the Mayor, who shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the City government.
B. 
Powers and Duties of the Mayor.
(1) 
Serve as a member and Chair of the Council;
(2) 
See that all laws, provisions of this Charter, and acts of the City Council are faithfully executed;
(3) 
Submit the Annual Budget and Capital Program to the City Council;
(4) 
Submit and present to the Council at the beginning of each year a comprehensive "State of the City and Its Government" report with recommendations;
(5) 
Facilitate the work of the Council in developing policy;
(6) 
Lead the Council in the development of long-term goals for the City and strategies to implement those goals;
(7) 
Encourage and support regional and intergovernmental cooperation; and
(8) 
Promote partnerships among Council, staff and citizens in developing public policy in building a sense of community.
C. 
Appointment by the Mayor.
Subject to the advice and consent from a majority of the City Council, the Mayor shall appoint and may remove, subject also to such consent:
(1) 
The City Administrator.
(2) 
The City Solicitor and any Assistant Solicitors.
The Mayor shall also appoint:
(3) 
All members of authorities, boards, and commissions, subject to the advice and consent from at least five (5) members of Council; and
(4) 
A Deputy Mayor to perform the executive duties in the event of the Mayor's absence or disability. The Deputy Mayor shall be the City Administrator unless the Administrator is not a resident of the City, in which case, the Mayor may select any department director or City employee but not an elected official. The appointment requires no advice and consent of Council.
Following nomination by the Mayor, the City Council, by a majority vote of its total membership, shall appoint a City Administrator for an indefinite term and fix the Administrator's compensation. The City Administrator shall be appointed on the basis of education and experience in the accepted competencies and practices of local government management. For example: a master's degree with a concentration in public administration, public affairs, or public policy and two (2) years' experience in an appointed managerial or administrative position in a local government or a bachelor's degree with those concentrations and five (5) years' such experience. The City Administrator need not be a resident of the City or state at the time of appointment but must become a resident of the City no later than one (1) year after that appointment.
By letter filed with the Mayor and Council, the City Administrator shall designate a City officer or employee to exercise the powers and perform the duties of City Administrator during the Administrator's temporary absence or disability; the City Council may revoke such designation at any time and appoint another officer of the City to serve until the City Administrator returns.
The City Administrator shall be the chief administrative and operating officer of the City, responsible to the Mayor and Council for the management of all City affairs placed in the Administrator's charge by or under this Charter. The City Administrator shall, subject to approval by the Mayor:
(1)
Appoint and suspend or remove all City employees and appointive administrative officers provided for by or under this Charter, except as otherwise provided by law, this Charter or personnel rules adopted pursuant to this Charter. The City Administrator shall appoint the directors of departments, subject to approval of the Mayor. The City Administrator may authorize any administrative officer subject to the Administrator's direction and supervision to exercise these powers with respect to subordinates in that officer's department, office or agency.
(2)
Direct and supervise the administration of all departments, offices, and agencies of the City, except as otherwise provided by this Charter or by law.
(3)
Attend all City Council meetings. The City Administrator shall have the right to take part in discussion but shall not vote.
(4)
Prepare the Annual Budget and Capital Program for the Mayor and the City Council, and implement the final budget approved by Council to achieve the goals of the City.
(5)
Submit to the Mayor and City Council, and make available to the public, a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of the City as of the end of each fiscal year.
(6)
Make such other reports as the City Council may require concerning operations and recommend plans, performance measures, and bench marks to the Mayor to be included in the annual "State of the City and Its Government" message.
(7)
Keep the Mayor and City Council fully advised as to the financial condition and future needs of the City.
(8)
Provide staff support services for the Mayor and Council Members.
(9)
Perform such other duties as are specified in this Charter or may be required by the City Council.