Powers of City Council

The City Council has full legislative (or policy-making) authority. In addition, it elects the City Manager and confirms appointments made by the Council President or the City Manager; It has authority for the management and control of City property; management and control of finances and highways; the power to act for the government and good order of the City, for its commercial benefit, and for the health, safety, and welfare of the public; It may carry out its powers by license, regulation, borrowing of money, tax levy, appropriation, fine, imprisonment, confiscation, and other necessary and convenient means. The Council does not enjoy executive (or administrative) powers of city government, which are carried out by the City Manager, who serves at the pleasure of the Council.