Mayor's Office

Mayoral Duties

Serve as the Chief Executive Officer for the city
Supervise and direct the day-to-day operations of the city
Assure that city ordinances and State laws are observed and enforced and that all city officers and employees perform their duties
Exercise discretion and judgment
Head of the police and fire departments
Exercise emergency powers as are necessary and expedience for the health, safety, welfare and good order of the city
Serve as the chief spokesperson for the city
Develop the city’s long-range strategic plans
Coordinate future municipal development and land use planning
Represent the city as chief advocate at municipal, county, state and federal levels
Serve as an ombudsman for the citizenry and provide the primary day-to-day access for the citizens who want to contact their government
Represent the city at important ceremonial functions
Execute municipal obligations, contracts and conveyances
Chair meetings of the Common Council, with ability to break a tie vote and veto
Chair meetings of the Plan Commission
Serve on the Water Utility Commission
Appoint citizens and aldermen to city boards, commissions and committees
May sit as exofficio member on boards, commissions and committees
Facilitate work of the Common Council