Section 15-1-108 - Powers and Duties of Mayor; Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem.

WY Stat § 15-1-108 (2019) (N/A)
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15-1-108. Powers and duties of mayor; appointment of mayor pro tem.

(a) Unless otherwise provided by statute, the mayor shall:

(i) Preside at all meetings of the governing body, and in his absence a councilman shall be appointed to act as mayor pro tem;

(ii) Have superintending control of all officers and affairs of the city or town;

(iii) Take care that the ordinances and laws are complied with;

(iv) Administer oaths;

(v) Sign commissions and appointments and all bonds, contracts and other obligations required to be signed in the name of the city or town; and

(vi) Have one (1) vote on all matters coming before the governing body upon which a vote is taken, except a vote:

(A) To override a veto;

(B) To confirm an appointment other than a vote to break a tie vote of the governing body; and

(C) Pursuant to a hearing for removal or discharge as provided in W.S. 15-2-102(b)(iv)(C) or 15-3-204(b)(iv)(C).

(b) Repealed by Laws 1984, ch. 15, § 2.