§ 25.4-403. Powers and Responsibilities of the Mayor.

 The Mayor, in addition to any other powers and responsibilities provided in this Charter, shall:

   A. Supervise and control, either directly or through subordinate employees, all the administrative departments and divisions of the Township.

   B. Execute and enforce all laws, ordinances, and resolutions and see that they are faithfully obeyed.

   C. Appoint, with the approval of six (6) members of Council, a Chief Administrative Officer.

   D. Have the right to be present at and to participate in all Council meetings and to recommend to Council such ordinances and resolutions as he deems necessary and desirable, provided, however, that he may not vote in Council meetings except in the case of a tie, as otherwise provided herein.

   E. Submit to the Council an annual report describing the state of affairs of the Township.

   F. Prepare and submit to the Council the annual budget and capital program of the Township.

   G. Report to the public, at least once a year, on the state of affairs of the Township.

   H. Execute, or cause to be executed on the Township’s behalf, all deeds, contracts, and other instruments to which the Township is a party.

   I. Have the power to approve or veto legislation as set forth in §  25.4-404 of this Article.

   J. Appoint, with the approval of six (6) members of Council, all members of authorities, boards, and commissions except as otherwise provided in law.

   K. Have the power to appoint and to dissolve from time to time voluntary committees of citizens to assist and advise him on issues and matters pertaining to his office.

   L. Represent the Township in deliberations with other governmental bodies and shall have the authority to negotiate inter-governmental cooperative agreements which shall be subject to the final ratification of Council.

     1. The Mayor may appoint an appropriate delegate to perform the functions listed within this paragraph.

   M. Have all necessary and incidental powers to perform and exercise any of the duties and functions of his office as set forth in this Charter or lawfully delegated to him.