2010 California Code
Government Code
Chapter 1. Mayor

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.