Section 9
SEC. 9. General powers and duties of the Mayor.-Unless otherwise provided by law, the Mayor shall have immediate control over the executive and administrative functions of the different departments of the city, subject to the authority and supervision of the Secretary of the Interior. He shall have the following general powers and duties: To comply with and enforce and give the necessary orders for the faithful enforcement and execution of the laws and ordinances in effect within the jurisdiction of the city, To safeguard all the lands, buildings, records, moneys, its, and other property and rights of the city, and subject to the provisions of this Chapter, have control of all its property. To see that all taxes and other revenues of the city are collected, and applied in accordance with appropriations to the payment of the municipal expenses. To cause to be instituted judicial proceedings to recover property and funds of the city wherever found, to cause to be defended all suits against the city, and otherwise to protect the interests of the city. To see that the executive officers and employees of the city properly discharge their respective duties. To examine and inspect the books, records and of all officers, agents, and employees of the city over he has executive supervision and control at least once a year, and whenever occasion arises. For this purpose he shall be provided by the Municipal Board with such clerical or other assistance as may be necessary. To give such information and recommend such measures to the Board as he shall deem advantageous to the city. To represent the city in all its business matters and sign in its behalf all its bonds, contracts, and obligations made in accordance with law or ordinance. To submit to the Municipal Board at least two months before the beginning of each fiscal year a budget of receipts and expenditures of the city. To receive, hear, and decide as he may deem proper the petitions, complaints, and claims concerning all classes of municipal matters of an administrative or executive character. To grant or refuse municipal licenses or permits of all classes and to revoke the same for violation of the conditions upon which they were granted, or if acts prohibited by law or municipal ordinance are being committed under the protection of such licenses or in the premises in which the business for which the same have been granted is carried on, or for any other good reason of general interest. To exempt, with the concurrence of the division superintendent of schools, deserving poor pupils from the payment of school fees or of any part thereof. To take such emergency measures as may be necessary to avoid fires and floods, and mitigate the effects of storms and other public calamities. To submit an annual report to the Secretary of the Interior. To preside over the meetings of the Municipal Board. To perform such other duties and exercise such other executive powers as may be prescribed by law or ordinances.