The Council members constitute the city s legislative body.
Legislative action is taken through the adoption of ordinances and resolutions.
Council s most significant legislative action is adoption of the city s annual budget in December for the following year. Members must be a resident of the City six months prior to appointment. The City Clerk-Treasurer maintains all official records of the City, prepares the City Council Agendas and Minutes and the Annual Budget. The Deputy Clerk-Treasurer maintains all of the financial records of the City, prepares the monthly payroll and is the purchasing agent. The Clerk General serves as the utility billing clerk, city receptionist, and prepares Board of Hearing Examiners Agendas and Minutes and handles business licenses and dog licensing for the City.