§ 54. Duties of mayor. It shall be the duty of the mayor to see that
the city officers and departments faithfully perform their duties; to
maintain peace and good order within the city; to take care that the
laws of the state and the ordinances of the common council are executed
and enforced within the city; to communicate by written message to the
common council at least once a year a statement of the finances and
general conditions of the affairs of the city, and with such
recommendations in relation thereto as he may deem proper; to give such
information in relation to the same as the common council may from time
to time require; and to call a special meeting of the common council
whenever in his judgment it is required by public necessity. He shall
also receive and examine into all complaints made against any city
officer for neglect of duty or malfeasance in office.