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Overview f lZales Iles onsib~~li ies <br />Other resources that are helpful in defning the roles and responsibilities of elected off cials can <br />be found in the Evans City Charter, Evans Municipal Code and in the Handbook for Municipal <br />Elected Off~cials, published by the Colorado Municipal League, <br /> <br />~ Elected "atwlarge" for a two year term Evans City Charter, Section 3,4} <br />® Recognized as head of the City Government for all ceremonial purposes Evans City <br />Charter, Section 3.9} <br />® Preside over meetings of the City Council Evans City Charter, Section 3.9} <br />Has same speaking and voting rights as any other member Evans City Charter, <br />Section ~.9} <br />® Shall in no case have the power to veto Evans City Charier, Section 3,9} <br />* Executes and authenticates legal instruments requiring signature Evans City Charter, <br />Section 3.9} <br />~ Shall be the conservator of peace, and in emergencies may exercise within the City the <br />powers conferred by the Governor of the State of Colorado for purposes of military law, <br />and shall have the authority to command the assistance of all able-bodied citizens to aid <br />~. the enforcement of the ordinances of the City and to suppress riot and disorder Evans <br />City Charter, Section ~.9} <br />~ Leads the Council into an. effective, cohesive working team. <br />P.~'ENI <br />Elected by the City Council at the first meetzng following their election (Evans City <br />Charter, Section 3,9} <br />Performs the duties of the Mayor if the Mayor is absent or disabled Evans City Charter, <br />Section 3.9} <br />ALL IJ~fi MBE <br />All members of the City Council, including the Mayor anal Mayor PropTem, have equal votes. <br />No Councilmember has more power than any other Cauncilmember, and all should be treated <br />with equal respect, <br />All Council members should: <br />Fully participate in City Council meetings and other public forums while demonstrating <br />respect, ki.ndn.ess, consideration, and courtesy to others <br />® Prepare in advance of meetings and be familiar with issues on the agenda <br />Represent the City at ceremonial functions at the request of the Mayor <br />® Be respectful of other people's time. stay focused and act efficiently during public meetings. <br />2 <br />