N.Y. Second Class Cities Law § 54: Duties of mayor

§ 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.