What are the functions of Mayor in America ?

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The Mayor is responsible for a wide variety of functions in city government. While some of these functions are the result of over 200 years' tradition - others are listed directly in state law. These duties are listed in the Ohio Revised Code, a summary of which appears below.

The Mayor enforces all laws of the City. He/she signs all commissions, licenses, and permits granted by legislative authority, as well as other instruments that require his/her signature under the law.

The Mayor serves as the top conservator of peace in the City. The Mayor maintains safe streets by appointing and supervising the city's Director of Public Safety, who works closely with the Police and Fire chiefs to control crime and establish programs that preserve the health and welfare of Canton residents.

The Mayor manages the operations of the City. By supervising the conduct of all officers and department supervisors in the City authorized by law, the Mayor manages the day-to-day operations and long-term planning strategies of City government.

The Mayor recommends legislative actions to City Council and provides them with requested information. Through the course of managing the operations of City government, the Mayor is well suited to make recommendations to City Council members as to the best course of action when considering legislation.

The Mayor is also responsible for providing Council members with any information they request in order to help them make good decisions for the residents of Canton.

The Mayor delivers a "State of the City" address once each year. To inform city residents, businesses, and elected officials of both the city's progress and its future outlook, the Mayor delivers an annual report most commonly in the form of a speech.

Exercise control and supervision over all local administrative affairs in themunicipality.

The Mayor shall be recognized as head of the City government for all ceremonial purposes and by the governor for purposes of military law but shall have no administrative duties except as may be specifically provided in this Charter.

The Mayor shall be a member of and preside over the City Council, having the power to propose legislation; represent the City in intra-governmental and intergovernmental relationships; appoint with the consent of the Council the members of citizen advisory boards and commissions; make appointments and perform duties pursuant to federal and state law

Appoint all officers and employees of the municipal government as provided for in theLocal Government Code subject to CSC laws, rules and regulations

present an annual state of the City message, break tie votes, veto legislation except for any City Council action which removes the City Manager, convene the Council in special session and perform other duties specified by the Council.

Under the authority of the Council, the Mayor shall sign all lawful acts of the Council, such as ordinances, resolutions, conveyances, grant agreements, plats, contracts and bonds. The Council may by ordinance provide that additional designated officials may sign such acts of Council on behalf of the Mayor, as provided by law.

The Mayor shall have the sole authority to appoint and remove the Mayor’s Executive Secretary and Executive Assistant(s).

At the first meeting upon the start of new terms of office following each general election, the Council shall elect from among the Representatives a Mayor Pro Tempore, who shall hold that office for a two year term.

A mayor is the elected leader of a municipal government. In the strong mayor form of government, the mayor is the chief executive officer of the city.

Within the strong mayor form of government, the mayor acts like a chief executive officer. Much like a US president at the federal level, the executive authority within the city government is vested in the mayor.

This form of local government is most often used in larger cities where mayors need to be more connected to state and federal politicians and public administrators.

The mayor is the public face of the city much like the president is the face of the United States. During natural and man-made disasters,

the mayor is out front giving updates to those impacted by the disaster as well as the to the national and international press.

New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin was constantly in the news in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Another incident of a mayor in front of the press during a disaster was New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

City staff members ultimately report to the mayor. As the chief administrator, the mayor has the power to hire and fire personnel. In some strong mayor cities, the city council has the power to confirm or reject mayoral appointments.

A mayor in the council-manager system is the symbolic head of the city. In reality, the mayor is a first among equals on the city council. The mayor must use influence more than official power in order to drive the city’s policy agenda.

The city council under the mayor’s leadership is the legislative body for the city while the city manager is the executive. The city council hires the manager to implement the laws and policies it adopts.