City Council

Council Function

Develop and pass ordinances, resolutions and orders
Determine fines or penalties used in enforcing ordinances
Vote on all issues
Change, as necessary, and approve the City's annual budget
Retain control over each budget line item
Authorize increases or decreases in each budget line item
Adopt the City's annual budget
Develop long-term master plans for each department
Act as City Planning Board
Approve land use plans
Establish city policy
Participate on committees per the Mayor's direction
Meet twice a month and for special sessions
Maintain a City personnel policy
Comply with all mandatory federal and state laws regarding employer/employee management
Appoint two election clerks and an election inspector for each ward
Designate polling places
Vote on any qualifying citizen-generated petition for a proposed ordinance
Call special elections when necessary
Publish proclamation and description of new ordinances
Listen to and address citizen complaints
Confirm the Mayor's appointments to city positions