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 Delray Beach
 Code of Ordinances
 DELRAY BEACH CHARTER
 Article III. LEGISLATIVE

  § 3.06. MAYOR, VICE-MAYOR, AND DEPUTY VICE-MAYOR.  

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  • (A)

    Duties of the Mayor. The Mayor shall preside at meetings of the Commission and represent the City in intergovernmental relationships. The Mayor shall be recognized as the head of the City government for all ceremonial purposes, service of process and by the Governor for purposes of military law. The Mayor shall execute contracts, deeds, intergovernmental agreements and certifications, and other documents on behalf of the City, but shall have no administrative duties except as required to carry out the foregoing responsibilities.

    (B)

    Duties of the Vice-Mayor. In the absence or disability of the Mayor, the Vice-Mayor shall serve as Mayor, possessing all the powers, duties, and prerogatives of the Mayor.

    (C)

    Duties of the Deputy Vice-Mayor. While the Vice-Mayor is serving as Mayor, or in the absence or disability of the Vice-Mayor, or should the Vice-Mayor refuse to perform the duties imposed by law, the Deputy Vice-Mayor shall have all the powers, duties, and prerogatives of the Vice-Mayor.

    (D)

    No Veto Power. The Mayor, Vice-Mayor, and Deputy Vice-Mayor shall each have a voice and a vote in the proceedings of the Commission, but no veto power.

(Ord. No. 62-01, passed 1/8/02, Adopted at Referendum 3/12/02)