§ 406. THE MAYOR.  


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  • The Mayor shall be nominated and elected by the voters of the City at large for a term of four years, except as provided in Section 401 (B). The Mayor shall be a voting member of the City Council and shall preside at meetings of the City Council. The Mayor shall act as chief executive of the City in performing all acts required to be performed under the laws of the State of California and this Charter. The Mayor shall be recognized as the official head of the City for all ceremonial purposes, by the Courts for the purpose of serving civil process and by the Governor of the State for military purposes. The Mayor shall have a voice and vote in all proceedings of the City Council and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by this Charter or as may be imposed by the City Council consistent with his or her office.

(Sec. 406 amended by vote of the people 6-5-2018: Sec. 406 amended by vote of the people 11-3-1998: Sec. 406 amended by vote of the people 3-9-1993.)