The Mayor serves as the principal spokesperson and representative of the City and is the presiding oficer at Council meetings. The Mayor is a member of Council and has one vote - no veto power. City Council is the legislative body of the City and adopts City Ordinances and amends them as needed. Council also determines what City taxes shall be levied and how funds are spent. The Mayor and Council appoint the City Manager.
All meetings are open to the public and citizens are encouraged to attend.
Anyone wishing to address City Council should contact the City Manager's office. City Council Members Mayor James Talley has been the mayor since May 1993. He was first elected to City Council in 1982. He is a retired high school teacher and athletics coach. Bain, Jr. has served on City Council since January 1996 and represents Council District One.