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some other officer or body, all powers are vested in the City Council ems. For this Charter's purposes, the "Council" refers to the City Council of the City of Mounds View unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Section 2.01. Form of Government. The form of government established by this Charter is the "Mmayor- Ecouncil gplan". Except as otherwise provided by state law or this Charter, all powers of the City are vested in the Council. Section 2.02. Boards and Commissions. There shall be no separate administrative Bboard of 14health, Elibrary Bboard, or any other administrative board or commission except for the administration of a function jointly with another political subdivision. The Council shall itself be and perform the duties and exercise the powers of such boards and commissions provided by state law. The Council may, however, establish by 9ordinance Bboards or commissions to advise the Council with respect to any municipal function or activity, to investigate any subject of interest to the City, or to perform quasi-judicial functions. Section 2.03. Council Composition and Election. The Council shall be composed of a Mmayor and four (4) Ecouncil members who shall be qualified electors and who shall be elected at large. Council -members shall serve for a term of four (4Zyears and/or until a successor is elected and qualifies. The Mmayor shall serve for a term of two (2Zyears and/or until a successor is elected and qualifies. Section 2.04. Incompatible Offices. No member of the Council shall hold any municipal office or employment through the City other than that to which elected. Further, until one (year after the expiration of member's term, no Mmayor or Gcouncil_member shall be appointed or employed by the City in a compensated position which was created, or the compensation for which was increased, during member's term as Mmayor or Ecouncil member. Section 2.05. Vacancies. A vacancy in the Council, whether it be in the office of Mmayor or Ecouncil_member, shall be deemed to exist in case of the failure of any person elected thereto to qualify, or by reason of the death, resignation in writing filed with the Ccity Aadministrator, removal from office, non -residence in the Ccity, conviction of a felony of any such person after their election, or by reason of the failure of any Council member without good cause to attend Council meetings for a period of threes consecutive months. In each such case the Council shall by resolution declare the vacancy to exist. (Amended 2010 Ord. 841.1 Section 2.06. The Mayor's Power and Duties. Subdivision 1. Subdivision ' . The Mmayor shall preside at meetings of the Council and shall have a vote as a member. The Mmayor shall be recognized as head of the Ecity Cgovernment for all ceremonial purposes, by the courts for the purpose of serving civil process, and by the Ggovernor for purposes of martial law. Other than for the purposes specifically stated in this paragraph, as an individual, the Mmayor shall have no administrative authority. (Amended 2005 Ord. 742 by Ordinamee 74�4616 dS'e�mberz��014;TFle oeteber �• Subdivision 2. Consistent with the responsibility to accept considerable leadership over the general conduct of City affairs, the Mmayor may study the operations of the Ccity Ggovernment and recommend desirable changes and improvements to the Council. The Mmayor shall also deliver messages to the Council and the public, including a comprehensive message on the state of the City as soon as practicable after the beginning of each year of the Mmayor's term of office. Page 2 of 19 DOCSOPEN\MU210\4\903732.v2-9/20/23