General powers and duties.
Memphis Code of Ordinances § 2-6-1
in effectSec. 2-6-1. - General powers and duties.
The mayor shall make all contracts authorized by the city council, unless otherwise ordered, and shall supervise their execution. He or she shall make known to the city council the wants and necessities of the city, from time to time, recommending such action and the adoption of such measures as the welfare of the city may demand. He or she shall supervise all the officers of the city, and shall see that all laws and ordinances are enforced.
(Code 1967, § 2-41; Code 1985, § 2-56)
Source: City of Memphis, Code of Ordinances and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tn/memphis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT2AD_CH2-6MA_S2-6-1GEPODUFetched: 10/28/2026
