Full Time Firefighter Position Home Contact Us Community Doing Business City Hall Resources Search form Search Website Form of Government The Mayor of the City of Mount Carmel is Joe Judge. The Commissioners for the City of Mount Carmel are Eric Ikemire, Susan Zimmerman, Justin Dulgar, Thomas Meeks. STRONG MAYOR-COUNCIL FORM OF GOVERNMENT Mount Carmel has a strong mayor-council form of government. The strong-mayor form of government is headed by a mayor who chairs all meetings of the City Council. For it to be considered a strong mayor system, the mayor receives administrative authority and a significant degree of independence. He or she can appoint and dismiss staff at city hall, including department heads without consulting the city council or receiving public approval. All City Staff ultimately report to the Mayor. The Mayor serves as a city’s chief executive and a city council, its legislative body work part-time, holding budget and policy-setting authority for the City The city council adopts legislation under the city government’s authority as granted by state law and allowed under the city ordinances. The Mayor and City Council members are elected at large by popular vote for a term of four years. City Council members are not elected to a specific Council seat, and not determined geographically. City elections are held in odd numbered years every fourth year (e.g. 2011, 2015, 2019). The next city election will be held on the first Tuesday in April 2023. COUNCIL MEETING DATES The City Council meets formally every other Monday at 5:00 p.m. MAYOR-COUNCIL RESPONSIBILITIES The Mayor is responsible for the Police Department, Swimming Pool as well as the public affairs of the City. The Mayor has administrative authority, he/she appoints City Hall Staff members City Clerk, City Treasurer, Comptroller, City Inspector and all department heads with the consent of the City Council.. All City Staff ultimately report to the Mayor. Each Commissioner is responsible for their respective departments. The four departments are chosen by the commissioners with the top vote getter choosing first. The departments are: Finances and Senior Citizens; Streets, Cemeteries and Parks; Fire Health and Safety, City Hall, Garbage and Civil Defense; and Water and Sewer. OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK The City Clerk’s office provides centralized direction and leadership for the effective administration and operations of all municipal services for the City of Mount Carmel as directed by the City Council. It also serves as the focal point for the management of the City staff agencies. The City Clerk’s Office prepares and submits to the City Council a balanced plan of municipal services in adherence with the policy goals and objectives established by the City Council while employing such managerial techniques as needed to assure efficient and effective utilization of the City’s resources. The City Clerk is responsible for the day to day operation of the City and also serves as the Freedom of Information Officer. CITY BUDGET There are currently 50 full-time employees and 75 part-time and seasonal workers. The operating budget for fiscal year 2021, which runs from May 1, 2020 to April 30, 2021, is $10,632,229 City Budget Frequently Asked Questions What is the difference between a resolution and an ordinance? How does an idea become an ordinance? What is the difference between a “first reading” ordinance and a “second reading” or “final reading” ordinance? How can I place an item on the City Council Agenda? Can I speak at a Council meeting even if my issue is not on the agenda? How do I find out what items are on the agenda at a regular City Council meeting? How long is a Council Member’s term? Are they full time? How much do they get paid? City Council Mayor Finance Fire Street Water/Sewer About Meeting Information Contact Information 631 N Market St Mt. Carmel, IL 62863 Phone: 618-262-4822 Fax: 618-262-4208 View Full Contact Details Upcoming Events City Council Meeting 11/29/2021 - 5:00pm City Council Meeting 12/13/2021 - 5:00pm Parks and Recreation Meeting 12/20/2021 - 6:00pm View the City Council Calendar Home Sitemap Staff Login 631 N Market St. | Mt. Carmel, IL 62863 |618-262-4822 a municode design