08-1988 Renumbering and Reorganization of City Charter

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(10) Provide for an independent audit. (Laws of Fla. ch. 67-1192, S 1; Ord. No. 559,12-15-86; Ord. No. 680, 9-17- 90/11-6-90) Section 4.05. Sell. 12. Mayor; Vice Mayor. The Mayor shall preside at all meetings of the City Commission, shall be recognized as head of the City government for all ceremonial purposes, by the governor for purposes of military laws, for service of process, execution of contracts, deeds, and other documents. The Mayor shall be a member of the City Commission and shall have a vote as a Commissioner on any matters coming before the City Commission. The City Commission shall annually elect from among its members a Vice Mayor at the first meeting after the regular City election. The Vice Mayor shall hold office for a term of one (1) year or until a successor is elected. If a vacancy occurs, the office of Vice Mayor shall be filled by the City Commission for the completion of the unexpired term. The Vice Mayor shall act as the Mayor during the absence or disability of the Mayor. (Ord. No. 680, S IV, 9-17-90/11-6-90) Section 4.06. Compensation; Expenses. The City Commission may determine the annual salary of the Mayor and Commissioners by ordinance, but no ordinance increasing such salary shall become effective until after the next regular City election. The Mayor and Commissioners shall receive their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties of office, in accordance with City policy. Section 4.07. Prohibitions. (a) Holding Other Office. Except where authorized by law, no Commission member shall hold any other elected public office during the term for which the Commission member was elected. No Commission member shall hold any other City office or City employment during the term for which the Commission member was elected. No former Commission member shall hold any compensated appointive office or employment with the City until one year after the expiration of the term for which the member was elected to the Commission. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the Commission from selecting any current or former Commission member to represent the City on the governing board of any regional or other intergovernmental agency. (b) Appointments and Removals. Neither the City Commission nor any of its members shall control or demand the appointment or removal of any City administrative officer or employee whom the City Manager or any subordinate of the City Manager is empowered to appoint, but the Commission may express its views and fully and freely discuss with the City Manager anything pertaining to appointment and removal of such officers and employees (c) Interference with Administration. Except for the purpose of inquiries and investigations under Section 4.11, the Commission or its members shall deal with City officers and employees who are subject to the direction and supervision of the City Manager solely through the City Manager, and neither the Commission nor its members shall give orders to any such officer or employee, 4