City Council Responsibilities

The City Council is the elected Legislative body of the City. The Council makes decisions for the community through authorized power as the official governing body. 

• Hiring City Manager
• Hiring Municipal Court Judges
• Hiring Citizens to City Boards & Commissions
• Passing City Ordinances
• Planning for Capital Improvements
• Issuing & Selling Municipal Bonds
• Purchasing & Selling City Owned Property 
• Establishing City Departments
• Determining City Services
• Approving Annual Budget
• Approving City Tax Rate