What Does the Mayor Do?

Mayor Hodges began her first term in January, 2020. The mayor is the executive official, and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the City of Charlestown. Pursuant to Indiana statute, the mayor’s responsibilities include:

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• Enforcement of the ordinances of the city and the statutes of the state;

• Providing a statement of the finances and general condition of the city to the city legislative body at least once a year;

• Providing any information regarding city affairs that the legislative body requests;

• Recommending, in writing, to the legislative body actions that the executive considers proper;

• Calling special meetings of the legislative body when necessary;

• Supervising subordinate officers;

• Ensuring efficient government of the city;

• Filling vacancies in city offices when required;

• Signing all bonds, deeds, and contracts of the city and all licenses issued by the city; and

• The approval or veto of ordinances, orders, and resolutions of the city council.

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