The City Manager plans and directs the administration of the City to ensure that efficient municipal services are provided and are in line with Common Council objectives.
Council members are elected each April to serve two-year terms. There are five Aldermanic district council positions and two Council Member at Large positions. Odd number districts are up for election in odd years and seats for even-numbered districts are up for election in even-numbered years. One Council Member-at-Large seat is open each calendar year.