When an item passes, it is then sent to the mayor for his or her signature. If the mayor vetoes an ordinance, the Board of Aldermen may override the veto with a two-thirds vote of its total members. Two children are selected to serve as pages at each regularly scheduled board meeting. The pages are recommended by their alderman and the alderman has responsibility for the month of the year that corresponds to his or her ward number. Persons interested in serving as pages should contact their alderman.
Pages serve just one evening, delivering documents between members of the board and the clerk.
They receive a small honorarium for their service. Citizen Input All are invited to attend the Board of Aldermen meetings and any committee meeting. Citizens are not allowed to speak at the board meetings, unless requested to do so by special invitation. However, the board does provides opportunities for citizens to express their opinions. To sign up to speak, call the Board of Aldermen at 574-4137.