§ 3.6. Powers and duties of mayor.  


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  • The mayor shall be the chief executive officer of the town. He shall have and exercise all power and authority conferred by general law not inconsistent with this Charter. He shall preside over the meetings of the town council and shall have the same right to speak and vote therein as members of the town council. He shall be recognized as the head of the town government for all ceremonial and military purposes. He shall perform such other duties consistent with his office as may be imposed by the council. He shall see that the duties of the various town officers are faithfully performed. He, or the person acting as mayor, may sign and deliver such documents or instruments as the council, this charter, or the laws of the Commonwealth shall require or authorize.

    (Acts 1973, ch. 356, § 1; Acts 1998, ch. 137, § 1; Ord. No. 15-O-41, § 12-8-2015)

(Acts 1973, ch. 356, § 1; Acts 1998, ch. 137, § 1; Ord. No. 15-O-41, § 12-8-2015)