Gain Necessary Education and Skills. The qualifications for this field vary depending on the state, school and position; however, many employers require a masterâs degree from an accredited university and five years of experience.
Home Rule. The right to local self-government including the powers to regulate for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; to license; to tax; and to incur debt. Home rule involves the authority of a local government to prevent state government intervention with its operations. The extent of its power, however, is subject to limitations prescribed by state constitutions and statutes.
As the head of the city, the mayor officially speaks for both the government and the community as a whole. In all statutory cities and in most charter cities, the mayor is the presiding officer and a regular member of the city council. The mayor has all the powers and duties for the office of council member in addition to those of mayor. In a home rule charter city, the charter spells out the duties and responsibilities of the mayor. 1  Mayors of statutory cities have the following roles: 2  Official head of the city. - The mayor usually serves as the cityâs representative before the Minnesota Legislature, federal agencies, and other local governments.