Mayor

Mission Statement

To provide a vision and leadership within the organization to effectively accomplish the goals, policies, and directives of the Common Council
To determine the most efficient financial way to provide quality services expected by our citizens
To be a resource and support to all departments in assisting them in achieving their missions

Responsibilities of the mayor include:

Acting as the presiding officer at Common Council meetings
Chairing and participating in various boards, commissions, and committees
Executing all municipal financial and contractual obligations
Fulfilling the chief executive officer responsibilities and exercises all of the executive powers on behalf of the municipality
Making appointments to the city’s boards, commission, and committees
Providing liaison services to local, county, state, and national elected officials as well as local civic organizations

The mayor’s office also coordinates and implements various city events and programs and responds to citizen concerns.