7-3-503. Role and duties of chairman. The commission chairman shall:
     (1) be the presiding officer of the commission, be recognized as the head of the local government unit, have the power to vote as other members of the commission, be the chief executive officer of the local government; and
     (2) enforce laws, ordinances, and resolutions;
     (3) perform duties required of him by law, ordinance, or resolution;
     (4) administer the affairs of the local government;
     (5) direct, supervise, and administer all departments, agencies, and offices of the local government except as otherwise provided by law or ordinance;
     (6) carry out policies established by the commission;
     (7) prepare the commission agenda;
     (8) recommend measures to the commission;
     (9) report to the commission on the affairs and financial condition of the local government;
     (10) execute bonds, notes, contracts, and written obligations of the commission, subject to the approval of the commission;
     (11) report to the commission as the commission may require;
     (12) attend commission meetings and may take part in discussions;
     (13) execute the budget adopted by the commission;
     (14) appoint, with the consent of the commission, all members of boards and committees; except the chairman may appoint without the consent of the commission temporary advisory committees established by the chairman;
     (15) appoint, with the consent of a majority of the commission, all department heads, and the chairman may remove department heads and may appoint and remove all other employees;
     (16) prepare the budget and present it to the commission for adoption;
     (17) exercise control and supervision over the administration of departments and boards.

     History: En. 47A-3-206 by Sec. 1, Ch. 344, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 351, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 47A-3-206(part).