§ 3.4. Duties of mayor.

The mayor shall:

(a)

Preside at all meetings of the city council;

(b)

Be the official head of the city for the service of process, for ceremonial purposes, and shall be so recognized by the governor of the state in connection with the military law;

(c)

Have power to administer oaths and take affidavits;

(d)

Sign all written contracts entered into by the council on behalf of the city and all other contracts and instruments executed by the city which by law require the mayor's signature. All other contracts shall be made and signed by the mayor or city manager.

(Sess. Laws 1978, Ch. 1210, § 2)

State law reference

Mayor to preside over council, G.S. § 160A-69.