Section 11-43-83
Execution, etc., of deeds, contracts, bonds, etc.
The mayor shall see that all contracts with the town or city are faithfully kept or performed. He shall execute all deeds and contracts and bonds required in judicial proceedings for and on behalf of the city or town and no sureties shall be required on such bond. He shall perform such other executive duties, in addition to those prescribed in this article, as may be required of him by the council.
(Code 1907, §1184; Code 1923, §1900; Code 1940, T. 37, §443.)