§ 29.3-12. Powers and Duties of the Mayor.

 The Mayor shall be recognized as the head of the Municipal government, shall preside at the meetings of the Council, and shall have a voice and a vote in all matters before Council. In addition, the Mayor shall have the following powers and duties:

   a. Represent the Municipality in deliberations with other governmental bodies.

   b. Have the authority to negotiate intergovernmental cooperative agreements which shall be subject to the final ratification of Council. The Mayor shall give prior notification to council of any intent to negotiate such agreements and shall provide Council with periodic reports of the negotiations.

   c. Appoint, with the advice and consent of the Council:

     (1)   the Municipal Manager. The appointment of the Manager shall require the approval of four-fifths (4/5) of the entire Council.

     (2)   the Municipal Attorney.

     (3)   members of any boards, commissions, and authorities which are established under the provisions of this Charter or which may, from time to time, be established by the Council, except as otherwise provided for by law or this Charter.

   d. Report, on behalf of Council, to the public from time to time regarding the state of affairs of the Municipality.

   e. Execute or authenticate by signature such instruments as the Council, this Charter, or any State or Federal law shall require.

   f. Be recognized, by the Governor, as head of government for purposes of martial law, and any powers that the Council may establish by ordinance to resolve emergencies shall develop upon the Mayor.

   g. Prepare, in consultation with the other members of Council and the Manager, an annual report on behalf of the Council. The Mayor shall annually in public session, make a report to the community which will recount the accomplishments of the preceding year, set forth the problems and prospects facing the community, and outline future plans for the Municipality.