Section 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.