Placerville Municipal Code Ch. 15 Mayor

In even numbered years, the council shall meet at the meeting at which the declaration of the election results for a general municipal election is made and choose one of its number as mayor, and one of its number as mayor pro tempore. In odd numbered years, the council shall choose one of its number as mayor, and one of its number as mayor pro tempore at its first meeting in December. There shall be no limit on the number of successive terms for which any individual member of the council may be selected to serve as mayor.

(1962 Code; amd. Ord. 1725, 10-22-2024)

The mayor shall preside at the meetings of the council. If the mayor is absent or unable to act, the mayor pro tempore shall have all powers of the mayor and perform the duties of the mayor until the mayor returns or is able to act.

(1962 Code; amd. Ord. 1725, 10-22-2024)

The mayor may make or second any motion and present and discuss any matter as a member of the council 3 . (1962 Code)

The mayor shall sign:

(A) All warrants drawn on the treasurer.

(B) All written contracts and conveyances made or entered into by the city.

(C) All instruments requiring the city seal 4 . (1962 Code)

The mayor may administer oaths and affirmations, take affidavits and certify them under his hand 1 . (1962 Code)

The mayor may acknowledge the execution of all instruments executed by the city and required to be acknowledged 2 . (1962 Code)