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2016 SESSION
16102517DBe it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That § 3.6, as amended, of Chapter 646 of the Acts of Assembly of 1968 are amended and reenacted as follows:
§ 3.6. Powers and duties of mayor.
The mayor shall be the chief executive officer of the town. He
shall have and exercise all power and authority conferred by general law not
inconsistent with this charter. He shall preside over the meetings of the town
council and shall have the same right to speak and vote therein as members of
the town council. He shall be recognized as the head of the town government for
all ceremonial and military purposes. He shall perform such other duties
consistent with his office as may be imposed by the council. He shall see that
the duties of the various town officers are faithfully performed. In times of public danger, or emergencies, he may
take command of the police and maintain order and enforce laws, and for this
purpose, may deputize such assistant policemen as may be necessary.
He, or the person acting as mayor, may sign and deliver such documents or
instruments as the council, this charter, or the laws of the Commonwealth shall
require or authorize.