From Baldwin City Code, the Mayor's responsibilities are as follows:

The mayor shall preside at all meetings of the governing body. The mayor shall have the tie-breaking vote on all questions when the members present are equally divided.

The mayor shall:

1. Have the superintending control of all officers and affairs of the city;
2. Take care that the ordinances of the city are complied with;
3. Sign the commissions and appointments of all officers elected or appointed;
4. Endorse the approval of the governing body on all official bonds;
5. From time to time communicate to the city council such information and recommend such measures as he or she may deem advisable;
6. Have the power to approve or veto any ordinance as the laws of the state shall prescribe;
7. Sign all orders and drafts drawn upon the city treasury for money.