2006 Utah Code - 10-3-809 — Powers of mayors in a city of third, fourth, or fifth class or a town.

     10-3-809.   Powers of mayors in a city of third, fourth, or fifth class or a town.
     (1) The mayor in a city of the third, fourth, or fifth class or a town is the chief executive officer to whom all employees of the municipality shall report.
     (2) The mayor shall:
     (a) keep the peace and enforce the laws of the city or town;
     (b) remit fines and forfeitures;
     (c) report remittances under Subsection (2)(b) to the council at its next regular session;
     (d) perform all duties prescribed by law, resolution, or ordinance;
     (e) ensure that all the laws, ordinances, and resolutions are faithfully executed and observed;
     (f) report to the council the condition of the city or town and recommend for council consideration any measures that the mayor considers to be in the best interests of the city or town;
     (g) when necessary, call on the residents of the city or town over the age of 21 years to assist in enforcing the laws of the state and ordinances of the municipality;
     (h) appoint, with the advice and consent of the council, persons to fill municipal offices or vacancies on commissions or committees of the municipality; and
     (i) report to the council any release granted under Subsection (4)(b).
     (3) Subsection (2)(h) does not apply to the appointment of a manager under Section 10-3-830.
     (4) The mayor may:
     (a) at any reasonable time, examine and inspect the official books, papers, records, or documents of the city or town or any officer, employee, or agent of the city or town; and
     (b) release any person imprisoned for violation of any municipal ordinance.

Amended by Chapter 292, 2003 General Session