Texas mayor

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Mayor is an elected position in the state of Texas according to the state's constitution.

[edit] Election

Voters in a city or corporate town may elect a mayor who will serve a four year term.[1]

[edit] Government roles

The mayor inspects the conduct of all officers, prosecuting and punishing those in violation of duty. The mayor gives the commissioners court any information that relates to improving the finances, police, health, security, cleanliness, comfort, ornament, or good government of the municipality. The mayor may also make recommendations to the commissioners court. This chief executive officer of a municipality has the power to administer oaths of office.

If there is a riot or unlawful assembly, the mayor may order a theater, ballroom, other place of recreation or entertainment, or a public room or building be closed "to preserve the peace and good order in the municipality." He or she may order the arrest of a person who violates a state or municipal law in the presence of the mayor. [2]

[edit] Position overview

The mayor is the chief executive officer of a municipality whose duties vary between municipalities. [1]

[edit] Transparency

[edit] Taxpayer-funded lobbying

Mayors may belong to the Association of Mayors, Councilmembers and Commissioners, which is a taxpayer-funded lobbying organization.

[edit] External links

[edit] References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Municipal form of government, Texas statute
  2. ↑ Local Government Code, Duties of Mayor


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