53 Pa. Stat. § 22187

Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-92

Section 22187 - Duties of mayor

It shall be the duty of the mayor:

I. To cause the ordinances of the city and the laws of the State to be executed and enforced.

II. To communicate to council, at least once a year, a statement of the finances and general condition of the affairs of the city, and also such information in relation to the same as council may from time to time require.

III. To recommend by message, in writing, to the council, all such measures connected with the affairs of the city, and the protection and improvement of its general government and finances, as he shall deem expedient.

IV. To call special meetings of council when required by public necessity.

V. To perform such duties as may be prescribed by law or ordinance; and he shall be responsible for the good order and efficient government of the city.

53 P.S. § 22187

1901, March 7, P.L. 20, art. I, § 1. Amended 1923, May 1, P.L. 112, No. 86, § 1.