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2.6.3 At the first meeting of each year the council shall choose an acting mayor from the councilmembers. He/she shall perform the duties of mayor during the disability or absence of the mayor, or, in the case of vacancy in the office of mayor, until a successor has been appointed and qualifies. Section 2.7 Salaries. The mayor and councilmembers shall receive such compensation as is fixed by the council in accordance with state statutes. Any increases in such compensation shall not become effective until after the next municipal election. Other officers and employees of the city shall receive such salaries or wages as may be fixed by the council. Section 2.8 Investigation of City Affairs. The council may make investigations into the affairs of the city and the conduct of any city department, office or agency and for this purpose may subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, take testimony, and require the production of evidence. The council shall provide for an audit of the city's accounts at least once a year by the state department in charge of such work or by a certified public accountant. At any time, the council may provide for an examination or audit of the city accounts of any city officer or agency, and it may provide for any surveyor research study of any subject of municipal concern. - Section 2.3 amended by General Election, November 5, 1996 - effective December 5, 1996 - Section 2.3 amended by General Election, November 6,2001- effective December 6,2001 - Section 2.5 amended by Ordinance - effective January 24,2001 - Section 2.1 amended by Ordinance #06-35 - ordinance effective April 26, 2007 - but amendment effective January 1, 2011 4