Mayor of Kosa Federal District
| Mayor of the Federal District | |
|---|---|
Incumbent Vacant | |
| Executive Office of the Mayor | |
| Style | Mr/Madam Mayor |
| Member of | Kosa District Council |
| Seat | Kosa Federal District |
| Appointer | Direct Election |
| Term length | 1 Year |
| Formation | 31 March 2023 |
| Unofficial names | Federal District Mayor |
The Mayor of Kosa Federal District, commonly the Mayor of Kosa, Federal District Mayor or the Mayor of the Federal District, is the head of the Kosa City Council. The mayor has the duty to enforce district laws, and the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Kosa District Council. In addition, the mayor oversees all district services, public property, police and fire protection, most public agencies, and the district public school system.
Elections
The mayor is elected by direct election and serves for a year term. Terms are indefinitely renewable. All residents of the federal district, including the president and first lady are entitled to vote for the federal district's mayor.
However, congress can constitutionally overrule the mayor and withdraw the district council's powers.
Duties and Powers
The mayor has the responsibility to enforce all district law; administer and coordinate district departments, including the appointment of a District Administrator and heads of the departments (subject to confirmation by the council); to set forth policies and agendas to the council, and prepare and submit the district budget at the end of each fiscal year. The mayor has the powers to either approve or veto bills passed by the district council; to submit drafts of legislation to the council; and to propose federal legislation or action directly to the president and/or Congress of the United Federation.