Cal. Government Code - GOV § 40601. Section 40601.
In the absence of the mayor, the mayor pro tempore shall exercise the powers granted in this chapter.
CHAPTER 1. Mayor [40601. - 40605.]
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in effectCal. Government Code - GOV § 40602. Section 40602.
The mayor shall sign:
(a)
All warrants drawn on the city treasurer.
(b)
All written contracts and conveyances made or entered into by the city.
(c)
All instruments requiring the city seal.
The legislative body may provide by ordinance that the instruments described in (a), (b) and (c) be signed by an officer other than the mayor.
Cal. Government Code - GOV § 40603. Section 40603.
The mayor may administer oaths and affirmations, take affidavits, and certify them.
Cal. Government Code - GOV § 40604. Section 40604.
The mayor may acknowledge the execution of all instruments executed by the city and required to be acknowledged.
Cal. Government Code - GOV § 40605. Section 40605.
In general law cities where the office of mayor is an elective office pursuant to Article 5 (commencing with Section 34900) of Chapter 7 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 4, the mayor, with the approval of the city council, shall make all appointments to boards, commissions, and committees unless otherwise specifically provided by statute.
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