(1) The mayor appoints, with the consent of the council, members of committees and commissions established by ordinance or resolution, and other persons required by the council to be so appointed.

(2) The mayor, or in his or her absence or inability to act, the mayor pro-tem, shall sign all ordinances and resolutions; and all other official documents, including but not limited to contracts and deeds, unless the council has specifically authorized other city personnel to sign such official documents.

(3) The mayor serves as the political head of the city government. (Amended by voters on May 15, 2018)