The City Council is composed of six Commissioners and a Mayor elected by the City-at-large on a non-partisan ballot. Three commissioners are elected to four-year terms every two years to ensure experienced legislators at all times. The Mayor is elected for a two-year term. the Mayor is the presiding officer of the Commission.
In the absence of the Mayor, the Mayor Pro-Team shall be the presiding officer.
Each elected official has one vote that can be cast on each motion. Appointed officials do not have a vote. Four members of the Commission constitute a quorum and may conduct city business. Ordinances and resolutions require four affirmative votes to be approved.