The San Francisco call., 1898-04-10


 positions at the pleasure of the Mayor.
 Sec. 2. The Mayor shall vigilantly observe the official conduct of all public officers and the manner in which they execute their duties and fulfill their obligations. The books, records and official papers of all depart ments, officers and persons in the em- ploy of the City and County shall at all times be open to his inspection and ex- animation. He shall take special care that the books and records of all de- partments, boards, officers and persons are kept in legal and proper form. When any official dedication or will full neglect of duty or official miscon- duct shall come to his knowledge, he shall suspend the delinquent officer or person from office pending an official in- vestigation.
 The Mayor shall from time to time recommend to the proper officers of the different departments such meas ures as he may deem beneficial to pub- lie interest. He shall see that the laws of the State and ordinances of the City and County are observed and enforced. He shall have a general supervision over all the departments and public institutions of the City and County, and see that they are honestly, eco- ironically and lawfully conducted, and shall have the right to attend the meet ings of any of the Boards provided for in this Charter, and offer suggestions at such meetings. He shall take all proper measures for the preservation of public order and the suppression of all riots and tumults, for which pur- pose he may use and command the -po- lice force. If such police force Is in- sufficient, he shall call upon the Gov ernor for military aid in the manner provided by law, so that such riots or tumults may be promptly and efectu- ally suppressed.
 Sec. 8. The Mayor shall see that all contracts and agreements with the City and County are faithfully kept and fully performed. It shall be the duty of every officer and person in the em- ploy or service of the City and County, when 1t shall come to his knowledge that any contract or agreement with the City and County, or with any off, cer or department thereof. or relating to the business of any office, has been or is about to be violated by the other contracting party, forthwith to report to the Mayor all facts and information within his possession concerning such matter. A willful failure to do so shall be cause for the removal of such officer or employee The Mayor shall give a certificate on demand to any person reporting such facts and information that he has done so, and such certi1- cate shall be evidence In exoneration from a charge of neglect of duty.
 The Mayor must institute such &C., tfons or proceedings as may be neces- sary to revoke, cancel or annul all fran chises that may have been granted by the City and County to any person, com pany or corporation which have been forfeited in whole or in part or which for any reason are illegal and void and not binding upon the city. The City Attorney on demand of the Mayor must institute and prosecute the neces- sary actions to enforce the provisions of this section.
 The Mayor shall have power to post pone final action on any franchise that may be passed by the Supervisors until such proposed franchise shall be rati- fled or rejected by a majority of the votes cast on the question at the next election.
 Sec. 4. The Mayor shall appoint all officers of the City and County whose election or appointment Is not other wise specially provided for in this Charter or by law. When vacancy occurs in any office, and provision is not otherwise made in this Charter or by law for filling the same, the Mayor shall appoint suitable person to fill such vacancy, who shall hold office for the TeIndlnueT OI the uHeXplTeQ term.
 Sec. 5. The Mayor shall be President of the Board of Supervisors by virtue of his office- He may call extra ses- sions of the Board and shall commu- nicate to them in writing the objects for which they have been convened: and their acts at such sessions shall be confined to such objects.
 Sec. 6. When and so long as the Mayor is temporarily unable to per- form his duties, a member of the Board shall be chosen President pro tempore, who shall act as such Mayor. When a vacancy occurs in the office of Mayor, 1t shall be filled for the unexpired term by the Supervisors.