The Mayor
Is elected at a general state election for a four-year period. The Mayor may not serve more than eight consecutive years as Mayor or on Council for more than twelve consecutive years.

• Serves as Chairman of Council and presides over its deliberations. He/she has a vote on all questions brought before the Council.
• Shall appoint the committees provided by the rules of Council.
• Shall sign all approved records of proceedings of the Council and counter-sign all orders on the treasury.
• Shall have no veto power and shall authenticate by signature all ordinances passed by the Council after being enacted.
• Is recognized as a community leader and serves as the official head of the City for ceremonial purposes.

The Council President
The Councilor in this position presides over the Council in the Mayor's absence and may perform other functions of the Mayor at those times.

The Council
Except as stipulated otherwise in the City Charter, all powers of the City shall be vested in the Council.

• There are four Council positions; Councilors are elected from the City at large.
• Two Councilors are elected at each biennial general state election for a four-year term. No Councilor may serve more than eight consecutive years. (Exception: Limitation does not apply to filling of unexpired term.)
• The Council exercises all discretionary powers of the City, both legislative and executive, and has complete control over the City Administration; exercising this control through the City Administrator.
• The Council adopts City laws and changes them as needed.
• The Council determines City policies and sets standards.
• Determines recommendations as to what City taxes should be levied.
• Approves contracts, purchases (over $25,000), and agreements.