THE MAYOR’S ROLE:

The Mayor, who is elected on a city-wide basis to a three year term, represents the Commission at all official functions.  The Mayor presides at all Commission meetings, setting the agenda and maintaining order and decorum.  The Mayor may also organize the Commission and assign Commissioners to specific areas of responsibility, subject to Commission approval.  The Mayor does not have veto power, but will always vote last and thereby is the potential tie-breaker.  The Mayor may also relinquish the chair to make a motion or offer a resolution or ordinance.   

THE CITY COMMISSION

The Commission consists of four commissioners elected at large to staggered two year terms. The Commission, which includes the Mayor, is responsible for determining the types and levels of services to be provided as well as enacting laws, regulations and policies that govern the city and its activities.  The Commission oversees the general operation of the City by approving the annual budget and subsequent amendments, all interlocal, development, franchise and miscellaneous agreements as well as all land use and zoning changes.  In addition to appointing the City Attorney and the City Clerk, the Commission also appoints members to various citizen boards and committees. 

COMMISSION MEETINGS

Regular City Commission Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM in the Commission Room.

Workshop Meetings are scheduled as needed on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 6:00 PM.

All Commission Meetings are open to the Public and are held in the Commission Chambers at City Hall.  In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance in any of these proceedings should contact the Deputy City Clerk’s Office listed below at least 48 hours prior to the meeting:  5343 SE Abshier Boulevard, Belleview, Florida  34420,  352-233-2109