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2.6.2. Consistent with the responsibility to accept considerable leadership over the <br /> general conduct of city affairs, the mayor shall study the operations of the city <br /> government and recommend desirable changes and improvements to the council. The <br /> mayor shall also deliver messages to the council and the public, including a <br /> comprehensive message on the state of the city, as soon as practicable after the beginning <br /> of each year of his/her term of office. <br /> 2.6.3. At the first meeting of each year the council shall choose an acting mayor from the <br /> councilmembers. He/she shall perform the duties of mayor during the disability or <br /> absence of the mayor, or, in the case of vacancy in the office of mayor, until a successor <br /> has been appointed and qualifies. <br /> _ Section 2.7. Salaries. The mayor and councilmembers shall receive such compensation as is <br /> fixed by the council in accordance with state statutes. Any increases in such compensation shall <br /> not become effective until after the next municipal election. Other officers and employees of the <br /> city shall receive such salaries or wages as may be fixed by the council. <br /> Section 2.8. Investigation of City Affairs. The council may make investigations into the <br /> affairs of the city and the conduct of any city department, office or agency and for this purpose <br /> may subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, take testimony, and require the production of <br /> evidence. The council shall provide for an audit of the city's accounts at least once a year by the <br /> state department in charge of such work or by a certified public accountant. At any time the <br /> council may provide for an examination or audit of the city accounts of any city officer or <br /> agency, and it may provide for any survey or research study of any subject of municipal concern. <br /> Section 2.3 amended by General Election, November 5, 1996 <br /> 3 <br />