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MAYORAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES <br /> Role: <br /> ■ Head of Government� represent the City and City Council in local, regional, state or <br /> national affairs. <br /> ■ Chief Executive; In the context of local government, the Chief Executive is the <br /> representative of the legislative body and the signatory of official business not otherwise <br /> delegated to an administrative officer, similaz to a private sector Chairman of the Board.l <br /> ■ Legislativ� assist the City Council in carrying out its role. <br /> ■ Emer�encv, accept statutory responsibility for emergency response. <br /> Resnonsibilities: <br /> ■ Maintain the dignity of the office of the Mayor. Be an ambassador for and in the City. <br /> ■ Be a public person and promote the vision for the City government and the community. <br /> ■ Be a leader of the City Council, forming consensus as one body along with the City <br /> Manager. , <br /> ■ Set the tone and positive attitude for the City Council to have productive and cooperative <br /> Council meetings and in other public settings. � <br /> ■ Conduct and guide the City Council meetings in an effective manner and according to <br /> Roberts Rules of Order. ' <br /> ■ Set Council meeting agendas in collaboration with the City Manager. _ <br /> ■ Promote collegial trust among Councilmembers, the City Manager and staff. <br /> ■ Initiate policy considerations or projects and give consideration for initiatives brought by <br /> City staff. - <br /> ■ Assure that City Council goals are met in a timely, economical fashion. - � <br /> ■ Be proactive in the Mayor's role. <br /> ■ Work with City Council in hiring the City Manager and evaluating hislher performance <br /> according to measures of outcomes. <br /> ■ Serve as liaison between the City Council and City Manager, initiating -frequent contact <br /> with both and setting the tone for teamwork. <br /> ■ Serve as the Liquor Commissioner for the City. - <br /> Alcoholic LiQuor/LTnissued License Notification: It sha11 be the responsibility of the <br /> Mayor as the Local Liquor Control Commissioner to monitor license availability and cause <br /> such notice to be made when a license in a limited license classification becomes available <br /> for issuance, notice of such license availability shall be made at the next formal City <br /> Council meeting under "Other Business". The 30-day filing period shall com�nence <br /> following this notification. <br /> ■ Support and uphold the Illinois Constitution and statutes and the Decatur Code of <br /> Ordinances. <br /> ■ Suggest potential candidates for service on City Boards and Commissions. _ <br /> i <br />