§ 5. Mayor; Powers; Compensation.

(a)

The mayor shall:

(1)

Preside at all meetings of the town council;

(2)

Be the head of the town for the purpose of service of process and for ceremonial purposes and be the official spokesperson for the town and the chief advocate of policy;

(3)

Have power to administer oaths and to take affidavits;

(4)

Sign on behalf of the town all written and approved contracts, ordinances, and other instruments executed by the town which by law are required to be in writing; and

(5)

Fulfill such other executive and administrative duties as the town council shall establish by ordinance.

(b)

The salary of the mayor and the time and method of payment shall be fixed by the town council, but said salary shall not exceed $2,400.00 per year.

(1989 Ga. Laws (Act No. 222), page 4218, § 1; 1995 Ga. Laws (Act No. 200), page 3193, § 1)