The Assessor will possess all the powers vested in and will be charged with all the duties imposed upon, assessing officers by state law. This includes making and preparing all regular and special assessment rolls, creating and maintaining legal descriptions of all lots and parcels in the city, and the improvements pertinent to the valuation of the lots and parcels. The Inspectors provides for public health and safety by enforcing the building , mechanical and plumbing codes and requirements covering the erection of dwelling, business, commercial, and industrial buildings and structures in the city which are designated, constructed or maintained for purposes of human occupancy or assemblage. Responsibilities include jurisdiction over electrical installations and the enforcement of the Code for making interpretations of the rules, for deciding upon the approval of equipment and materials, and for granting the special permission contemplated in a number of rules. Responsibilities include keeping the official records of the City, i.e ordinances, resolutions, minutes and other related documents, as well as conducting elections.
Records are available for public review.
Disburse funds and pay City obligations with appropriate monies. Responsible for the care of the City property. Services provided include maintenance of streets, drains, drains, parks and parkways, traffic control signs, automotive equipment maintenance, sanitation service contract monitoring, zoning enforcement, code enforcement, issuing of permits and water distribution. The Fire Department and Police Department are unified and operate in the former Fire Station located next to the Municipal Building. The Department is responsible for fire fighting, fire risk inspections, fire prevention activities and the elimination of fire hazards.