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Subdivision 1. The mayor shall preside at meetings of the Council and shall have a vote as a <br />member. The mayor shall be recognized as head of the city government for all ceremonial purposes, <br />by the courts for the purpose of serving civil process, and by the governor for purposes of martial law. <br />Other than for the purposes specifically stated in this paragraph, as an individual, the mayor shall have <br />no administrative authority. (Amended 2004 Ord. 742; Amended 2023 Ord. 1009.) <br /> Subdivision 2. Consistent with the responsibility to accept considerable leadership over the general <br />conduct of City affairs, the mayor may study the operations of the city government and recommend <br />desirable changes and improvements to the Council. The mayor shall also deliver messages to the <br />Council and the public, including a comprehensive message on the state of the City as soon as <br />practicable after the beginning of each year of the mayor ’s term of office. (Amended 2023 Ord. 1009.) <br /> Subdivision 3. The Council shall choose an acting mayor from the council members. The acting <br />mayor shall perform the duties of mayor during the disability or absence of the mayor, or, in case of <br />vacancy in the office of mayor, until a successor has been appointed and qualifies. If there is a <br />vacancy in the office of the mayor, the Council shall choose a vice acting mayor from the council <br />members to perform the duties of the mayor during the disability or absence of the acting mayor until a <br />successor mayor is elected and qualifies. (Amended 2023 Ord. 1009; Amended 2023 Ord. 1011.) <br /> Section 2.07. Salaries. The mayor and council members shall receive such compensation as is fixed <br />by the Council in accordance with state law. Any increases in such compensation shall not become <br />effective until after the next municipal election. Other officers and employees of the City shall receive <br />such salaries or wages as may be fixed by the Council. (Amended 2023 Ord. 1009.) <br /> Section 2.08. Investigation of City Affairs. The Council may make investigations into the affairs of the <br />City and the conduct of any City department, office or agency and for this purpose may subpoena <br />witnesses, administer oaths, take testimony, and require the production of evidence. The Council shall <br />provide for an audit of the City's accounts at least once a year by the state department in charge of <br />such work or by a certified public accountant. At any time the Council may provide for an examination <br />or audit of the City accounts of any City officer or agency, and it may provide for any survey or <br />research study of any subject of municipal concern. <br />CHAPTER 3: COUNCIL PROCEDURE <br /> Section 3.01. Council Meetings. The Council shall meet regularly at least twice each month at such <br />times and places as the Council may designate by ordinance. The mayor or any two (2) members of <br />the Council may call special meetings of the Council upon at least twenty-four (24) hours’ notice to <br />each member, and such reasonable public notice as may be prescribed by Council rule in compliance <br />with the laws of Minnesota. The twenty-four (24) hours notice shall not be required in an emergency. <br />To the extent provided by law, all meetings of the Council and its committees shall be public, and any <br />citizen shall have access to the minutes and records of the Council at all reasonable times. During any <br />of its public meetings, the Council shall not prohibit, but may place reasonable restrictions upon <br />citizen's comments and questions. (Amended 2023 Ord. 1009.) <br /> Section 3.02. Liaison Function. Councilmembers shall be assigned as liaison to City departments. <br />Their assignments shall be rotated periodically and shall involve no administrative responsibility. <br /> Section 3.03. Rules of Procedure and Quorum. Except as otherwise provided in this Charter, the <br />Council shall determine its own rules and order of business. A majority of all members shall constitute <br />a quorum to do business, but a smaller number may adjourn from time to time. The Council may by <br />rule provide means by which a minority may compel the attendance of absent members in accordance <br />with state law. <br /> Section 3.04. Ordinances, Resolutions and Motions.