OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
Honorable Miro Weinberger, Mayor
Authority to Carry out laws and ordinances
Appoint department heads
Assure performance of jobs by subordinate officers
Recommend measures
Act as Chief Peace Officer
Prepare annual budget
Act as Chairman of the Board of Finance
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CITY COUNCIL
Legislative Body of the City of Burlington
Authority to Set City Policy with the Mayor
Pass Legislation through passage of ordinances subject to Mayor's veto*
Pass resolutions with the Mayor*
Approve Mayor's budget
Approve supplementary interbudgetary transfers
With Mayor, set annual tax rate
Establish rules for conduct of City Council meetings
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* Ordinances relate to external matters while resolutions relate to internal matters