§ 21.2. Powers of mayor.
The mayor shall:
(1)
Preside at all meetings of the city council;
(2)
Be the head of the city for purpose of service of process and for ceremonial purposes;
(3)
Have power to administer oaths and to take affidavits;
(4)
Sign as a matter of course on behalf of the city all written and approved contracts, ordinances, and other instruments executed by the city which by law are required to be in writing;
(5)
Nominate members of citizen advisory boards, committees, authorities, and commissions with the advice and consent of the city council;
(6)
Vote on matters before the city council only in the event of a tie; and
(7)
Appoint city council committees and all ad hoc committees.
(2003 Ga. Laws, page 3661, § 1; 2006 Ga. Laws, page 4197, § 2)