The City Council is the governing body of the City and consists of five council members. Council members are elected on staggered four - year terms. In addition to the specific direction given to the City Manager at Council meetings, Council also adopts goals and procedures which define services the City should provide for its residents. The Council approves the City's Financial Plan and Capital Improvement Plan. The Mayor presides at all Council meetings and is recognized as the head of the City Government for ceremonial purposes. The Mayor acts as the official representative for the City in agreements with other governmental entities, but has no administrative duties except those required to carry out the responsibilities outlined in the City Municipal Code. The City Council has historically rotated the duties of the Mayor's position among Council Members each year. City Council meets the second, third, and fourth Wednesday of each month for regular Council meetings beginning at 6:00 p.m. Special meetings are also held on an "as needed" basis in order to address special issues or conduct special public workshops.
City Council Committees:
Click here to view a schedule of Regular Meetings:
Cultural Tourism Committee:
Poinsettia Room, 8:00 a.m. First Thursday of each month.
School District Liaison Committee:
Lilac Room, 4:00 p.m. Fourth Monday of every other month. City Council Goals: · Council Goal Setting Council Goal Setting Session January 2009 - Fiscal Strengths and Challenges (PDF) |