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2005 California Government Code Sections 40601-40605 CHAPTER 1. MAYOR
GOVERNMENT CODESECTION 40601-40605
40601. In the absence of the mayor, the mayor pro tempore shall exercise the powers granted in this chapter. 40602. The mayor shall sign: (a) All warrants drawn on the city treasurer. (b) All written contracts and conveyances made or entered into by the city. (c) All instruments requiring the city seal. The legislative body may provide by ordinance that the instruments described in (a), (b) and (c) be signed by an officer other than the mayor. 40603. He may administer oaths and affirmations, take affidavits, and certify them under his hand. 40604. He may acknowledge the execution of all instruments executed by the city and required to be acknowledged. 40605. In general law cities where the office of mayor is an elective office pursuant to Article 5 (commencing with Section 34900) of Chapter 7 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 4, the mayor, with the approval of the city council, shall make all appointments to boards, commissions, and committees unless otherwise specifically provided by statute.
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