( b ) He shall see that all other officers of the city faithfully discharge their respective duties, and to that end may, with the approval of the Governor-General, cause to be instituted any appropriate criminal action, or take proceedings to bring the atte ntion of the proper superior officer to the derelictions of the city official. ( c ) He shall give to the city council from time to time such information and recommend such measures as he shall deem advantageous to the city. ( d ) He shall preside at all meetings of the city council; shall have the right to vote on all ordinances or other matters coming before the council; shall sign the secretary's record of the proceedings of each meeting of the council at the same meeting at  which same is approved by the council; and shall sign all ordinances and resolutions. ( e ) He shall have power to examine and inspect the books, records, and papers of all officers, agents, or employees of the city. (f) He shall sign all warrants drawn on the city treasurer and all bonds, contracts, and obligations of the city. ( g ) He shall appoint, in accordance with the Civil Service Law, the city secretary, all employees of the office of the mayor, and all heads and assistant heads of departments which may be provided for by law or ordinance, and, at any time, for cause, he may  suspend any such officer or employee thus appointed for a period not exceeding ten days, which suspension may continue for a longer period if approved by the Governor-General; and by and with the consent of the Governor-General he may discharge any such of ficer or employee. ( h ) He shall cause to be instituted judicial proceedings to recover property and funds of the city wherever found or otherwise to protect the interests of the city, and shall cause to be defended all suits against the city. ( i ) He may release any person imprisoned for violation of a city ordinance and remit the sentence of such person or any part thereof. (j) He shall, on or before the first day of December of each year, prepare and present to the Governor-General and the city council, in itemized form and in detail: (1) An inventory of lands, buildings and other Copyright 2012 CD Technologies Asia, Inc. and Accesslaw, Inc. Philippine Law Encyclopedia 2011 761