§ 21.2. Powers of mayor.  


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  • 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)