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Form
of Government
The
City of Hialeah Gardens is under, what is known as, the "Mayor-Council
form of Government." All legislative powers of the City are
vested in the City Council. All executive powers of the City are
vested in the Mayor. The Council consists of five (5) citizens,
who are qualified voters of the city, and who hold no other elective
public office. The individual Council members each have one (1)
vote in all matters before the City Council. The Mayor is also a
qualified voter of the City who holds no other elective public office,
and is elected in the manner described above. The Mayor does not
have a vote on the Council, except in the case where a vacancy exists,
in which case the Mayor has the option to cast one tie-breaking
vote. In the event of a tie vote by the members of the City Council,
where no vacancy exists, the issue shall be considered defeated;
however, the Mayor shall have the right, at her/his discretion,
to call a special Council meeting within ten (10) days to reconsider
the particular issue.
Powers
of the Mayor
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The Mayor is the executive head of the City, with the responsibility
and all the necessary powers and authority to perform such duties
as may be prescribed by the Charter, ordinances, or resolutions
of the City Council, as well as to enforce all its laws, ordinances,
and resolutions. The Mayor serves full time during regular City
Hall business hours to fulfill the mayoral powers. The City
Charter dictates that, "such mayoral service shall be the
Mayor's only full time employment."
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The
Mayor is recognized as the official head of the City for all
ceremonial purposes, by the Courts for the purpose of serving
civil process, and by the Governor for all military or Civil
Defense purposes. In time of public danger or emergency, the
Mayor, with the consent of the City Council, may take command
of the police to maintain order and enforce the laws.
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During
the Mayor's absence or disability, the duties of Mayor shall
be performed by the Chairperson of the City Council.
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The
Mayor is responsible for the preparation of the City's annual
budget.
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The
Mayor keeps the City Council advised as to the needs of the
City. It is the Mayor's duty to keep the City Council well informed
as to the financial condition of the City.
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The
Mayor may appoint to any board or committee, with the exception
of the Zoning Board, two (2) members to serve at the discretion
of the Council without compensation, with such duties as provided
by resolution as the Council may deem necessary.
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The
Mayor is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the City
by overseeing all City Departments.
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The
Mayor has the right and the responsibility to appoint and remove
all officers, servants, agents and employees of the City, without
the right of veto by the Council.
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The
Mayor attends all meetings of the City Council, with the right
to take part in discussion on all matters before the Council,
but not to vote, except in the event a vacancy exists in the
Council. The Mayor then has the right to cast one (1) tie-breaking
vote.
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The
Mayor shall perform such duties as may be prescribed by the
Charter, ordinances, or resolutions of the City Council.
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The Mayor shall have the right and responsibility to appoint
and remove officers, servants, agents, and employees of the
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