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(a) The Mayor shall be the chief elected officer of the city, responsible for providing leadership and taking issues to the people and marshalling public interest in and support for municipal activity. The Mayor shall have the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:

The Mayor shall:

(i) Recommend to the governing body such measures and legislation as he or she deems necessary concerning the affairs of the city.

(ii) Encourage programs for the physical, economic, social, and cultural development of the city.

(iii) Actively promote economic development to broaden and strengthen the commercial and employment base of the city.

(iv) Serve as ceremonial head of the city.

(v) Represent the city in intergovernmental relations.

(vi) Provide community leadership.

(vii) Preside as Chair of governing body meetings.

(viii) Have no administrative powers.

(ix) Have the right to vote on all matters, except for ordinances for which state law gives the mayor the right to veto.

(b) This section A2-24 of the charter ordinances of the City of Topeka shall only be amended or repealed upon approval by a majority of the electors voting during an election called for such purpose. (C.O. 114 § 1, 12-9-14.)