What does our mayor do?

Who is our mayor ?
Our mayor is Mayor Howard Peak.

How is a mayor election different from a district election?
The mayor is elected by the whole city, unlike a council members, who is elected by the voters in his/her district ONLY.

What does the mayor do at a council meeting?
The mayor conducts the meeting much like a conductor of an orchestra.  The mayor decides when a council members is allowed to make a comment or bring up a new subject.  

How much does the mayor get paid?
The mayor gets paid 20 dollars per meeting, much like a council member gets paid, plus 3,000 dollars per year.

What happens if the mayor is unable to complete his duties?
The council members choose someone among themselves to act as mayor.  This position is called mayor pro tem.  Since he/her is acting like the mayor, he gets paid like the mayor.

How long is one term for a mayor?
One term is 2 years.

How many terms can a mayor serve?
A mayor can serve 2 terms, which equals 4 years.