§ 6.04. Powers and duties of mayor.  


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  • The executive power of the consolidated government (except such as is retained by the second, third, fourth, or fifth urban services districts) is vested in the mayor who is the chief executive and administrative officer of the consolidated government. He shall be responsible for the conduct of the executive and administrative departments of the consolidated government. The mayor shall administer, supervise, and control all departments and divisions created by this charter and all departments and divisions created by the council. The mayor shall appoint the directors and authorized deputy directors of each department and the chief of each division within each department, subject to confirmation by the council, and they shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor. The mayor is authorized to require any executive officer of the consolidated government to submit to him written or oral reports and information relating to the business and affairs of the consolidated government. The mayor shall from time to time submit reports and recommendations to the council with respect to the financial condition, business, and general welfare of the consolidated government and all offices, departments, and divisions thereof. The mayor shall submit to the council an annual budget for the consolidated government.

(Laws of Fla., Ch. 78-536, § 8; Ord. 84-1307-754, §§ 4, 5; Laws of Fla., Ch. 92-341, § 1)