Because the Mayor represents the City of Charlotte in an official capacity, he becomes a spokesman for local issues.  Following are the news releases from the Office of the Mayor in 2010:

1-7-10      Mayor Names Members to 'Efficient and Effective Government Task Force'
1-11-10    Mayor Names Charlotte Housing Authority Board Appointee
1-25-10    Mayor Announces Town Hall Meetings for Unemployed and Underemployed
1-26-10    Mayor Names Small Business Opportunities Task Force Appointees