Legislative Budget

PURPOSE: The City Council is the duly elected legislative and policy-making body of the City of Lake Mills. The fundamental job of the City Council is to make policy decisions for the city based on full, relevant and accurate information from the City Manager and his staff. The boards, commissions and committees of the City Council render recommendations to the Council regarding municipal projects, facilities, services, finance and personnel as well as issues of health, safety, and welfare of the community at large. The Council solicits and receives the support of many volunteer citizen committees to ensure a democratic, citizen-centered process.

RESPONSIBILITIES: This Budget includes direct expenditures of the City Council and its commissions and committees, including salaries, per diems and travel for members and dues paid to various organizations.