Sec. 2-70. Powers and duties generally.[34]
The mayor shall be the chief executive officer of the city
and shall advise with the city manager and supervise the
administration of the affairs of the city by the city manager.
He shall have power to investigate the acts of the city officers
and employees, have access to all books and documents
in their offices and may examine them and their subordinates
on oath. Evidence given by persons so examined shall not be
used against them in any criminal proceedings.
The mayor shall exercise a general supervision over all the
city's rights, franchises, properties and affairs, departments
and offices.
The mayor shall have all other powers and duties which
may be conferred upon him by ordinances or resolutions of
the city and by the laws of the state. (Code 1959, § 2-70.)
