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Mayor & City Council
Mayor
  • Is the chief elected officer of the city
  • Is the presiding officer of the City Council

Responsibilities

  • Nominates appointees to boards and committees of the city, subject to the approval of City Council

City Council
The responsibilities of the City Council include:

  • Initiating, amending and adopting city bylaws;
  • Approving contracts, purchases and agreements;
  • Approval of operating and capital budgets;
  • Determining mill rates for the municipal portion of property taxes;
  • Exercising all discretionary powers of the city, both legislative and executive;
  • Providing direction to city administration through the City Manager;
  • Economic development for the City and surrounding area;
  • Stewardship of public assets; and
  • Regulate and control land development within the City limits.