Posted at: 11/17/2009 2:42 PM

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Austin May Change Role of Mayor

(ABC 6 NEWS) – There could be a change coming in the way city government works in Austin. The Austin Charter Commission is meeting this afternoon to discuss changing the role of the mayor.

Currently, Austin's mayor is elected for a two year term in office.

The Charter Commission is debating a change that would make it a four year term, in keeping with most city council positions.

The commission would also give the mayor a tie breaking vote if the city council ever deadlocks on an issue. Currently, Austin's mayor has no vote.

Changing the charter would require unanimous approval from the city council.