1. The mayor shall exercise a careful supervision over the general affairs of the city.
2. In exercising the duty of supervision pursuant to subsection 1, the mayor shall:
(a) From time to time, give the city council information in writing relative to the state of the city, and recommend such measures as the mayor may deem beneficial to the city.
(b) See that all the general laws and ordinances of the city are observed and enforced.
(c) Take all proper measures for the preservation of public peace and order, and the suppression of riots, tumults and all forms of public disturbances, for which purpose the mayor may, if the city is not participating in a metropolitan police department, appoint extra police officers temporarily and use and command the police force. If the city is participating in a metropolitan police department, the mayor may request law enforcement assistance from the sheriff. In either case, if local law enforcement forces are inadequate, the mayor shall call upon the Governor for military aid in the manner provided by law.
(d) Sign all licenses and warrants and claims against the city.
(e) See that all contracts are fully kept and faithfully performed, and, to that end and in any such case where necessary or proper to protect the interests of the city, shall cause legal proceedings to be instituted or defended at the expense of the city.
(f) Perform such other duties as the city council shall prescribe by ordinance.
[Part 18:125:1907; RL § 784; NCL § 1117] — (NRS A 1973, 925; 2001, 627)
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