Vermont § 402 - Powers and duties of Mayor

§ 402. Powers and duties of Mayor

• (a) The Mayor shall be the chief executive officer of the City subject to provisions in
  this charter related to the City Manager. The Mayor shall use the Mayor’s best efforts
  to see that the laws and the City ordinances are enforced, and that the duties of
  all subordinate officers are faithfully performed. The Mayor shall take care that
  the finances of the City are properly managed, and shall bring before the City Council
  public issues relevant to the affairs of the City. The Mayor shall preside at all
  City Council meetings with the powers of moderator and shall have a voice and vote
  in City Council meetings in accordance with Council rules and procedures. (b) The Mayor may veto any action passed by the City Council, provided it is done before
  the next regular Council meeting and the Mayor provides a written explanation for
  the veto. Any veto by the Mayor can be overridden by a vote of five or more Council
  members at the next regular City Council meeting. (Amended 2013, No. M-19 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. May 20, 2014.)