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RELEVANT LINKS: <br /> Any statutory city, however, may adopt a council size of seven following <br /> adoption of a council ordinance and voter approval at the next general city <br /> election. <br /> Minn.Stat.§412.191,subd. The mayor serves as presiding officer at council meetings. The mayor <br /> 2, <br /> generally recognizes speakers for debate and motions, and rules on <br /> questions of council procedure. The power to rule on council procedure is <br /> especially significant because once rulings are made they are binding on <br /> the council,unless the council votes to challenge them. <br /> A statutory city mayor can vote on all motions put before the council but <br /> Minn.Stat. 412.19 1,subd. <br /> 2. does not have the right to veto council actions. The right of the mayor to <br /> make and second motions is implied from the mayor's privilege of voting <br /> and taking part in regular council deliberations. The mayor has an <br /> obligation to be impartial and objective in conducting the meeting. To <br /> maintain this objectivity,many mayors choose to minimize mating or <br /> seconding motions, and to allow other members of the council to spear <br /> before expressing an opinion. Mayors may also call special meetings. <br /> E. Weed inspector <br /> Minn.Stat. 1 s.80,subds.2, The mayor is the city weed inspector. The city may appoint one or more <br /> 3. <br /> assistant weed inspectors. An assistant weed inspector has the same pourer, <br /> authority, and responsibility of the mayor in the capacity of weed <br /> inspector. <br /> Minn.scat.§ 1 S.S f,subd.2. Local weed inspectors examine all lands, including highways,roads, and <br /> alleys, to determine if the landowner has complied with the rules regarding <br /> the eradication of noxious weeds. ,'Deed inspectors also issue permits for <br /> the transportation of materials infested with noxious,weed--propagating <br /> parts. A claim for the expenses of performing the weed inspector's duties <br /> is a legal charge against the city. <br /> F. Election duties <br /> Minn.Stat.§204c.07, Mayors of all cities have election duties. At elections where cities will vote <br /> subds.3,4. <br /> on a question, the mayor,upon receiving a written petition signed by at <br /> least 25 eligible voters, must appoint one voter for each precinct to act as a <br /> challenger of voters in the polling place. <br /> A challenger must be present in the polling place during voting hours, and <br /> must remain until the votes are counted and the results declared. <br /> Challengers cannot attempt to influence voting in any manner. <br /> Minn.Stat. 204C.31,subd. Mayors or chairs of the town board from the most populous municipality <br /> in each county serve as members of the county-canvassing board. <br /> League of Minnesota Cities Handbook for Minnesota Cities 6l712022 <br /> Elected officials and Council Structure and Role Chapter 6 Page 26 <br />