The Study of the Mayors and City-Council Men/Women of the City
...ive may be elected either entirely at large, or one may be elected at large and four by ward. Mayors and aldermen are elected in a general municipal election held the first Tuesday after the first Monday of June and every four years thereafter. If an alderman moves from his ward, automatically vacated and is filled in the manner set out in Code-23-15-857. The mayor is not strong. Even though she is the official head of the city. The mayor carries out the decisions of the board except for suspensions. The mayor presides over Council meetings. She represents the City at official and ceremonial functions. The mayor maintains relationship with other governmental agencies and civic groups. She serves as the city’s representative before federal agencies, other local governments, and other official meetings. She performs ceremonial duties on behalf of the community. The mayor greets important visitors, gives formal and informal talks, and takes part in public events. The mayor must be prepared to explain and defend city issues and programs. She exerts leadership in city affairs. The mayor also acts as liaison between the city and the general public. The mayor has limited power. She have to ask the board before make any decision on her own. The mayor is truly weak. She is given respo...