a. The Mayor:

1. Shall preside at all meetings of the Commission and perform other duties, consistent with his/her office, as imposed by the Commission;

2. Is the official head of the City for all ceremonial purposes and for all military purposes; and

3. Has the right to vote only in the event of a tie vote of the commission.

b. Transition.

At the first regular election following the adoption of this Charter Amendment a Mayor shall be elected in addition to the regularly scheduled Commission positions. The terms of Commissioners shall be unaffected and continue in the manner provided by judicial decree in the case number CIV-85-1618M in the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico and this Charter. (Amended by vote, March 1, 1994.)