- A mayor’s job can be different in each city, but they usually make sure city laws are followed, help create and manage the city’s budget, appoint people to boards and committees, and oversee city services like police, fire departments, parks, and public transportation.
- The mayor works with the city council and sometimes helps make decisions by voting.
- They may be elected in partisan elections or nonpartisan elections, depending on the city. 
- They are elected to a two- or four-year term, depending on the city.

The highest elected official at the city level.

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- City council members in Michigan help make city-level laws, approve budgets, and oversee city services to serve the community’s needs. 
- Council members attend regular meetings, listen to public concerns, and vote on city issues like zoning, public safety, and spending. They also appoint and direct officials, like the city manager.
- City council members may be elected in partisan elections or nonpartisan elections, depending on the city. They may represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Terms for city council members often last two or four years, depending on the city.

Passes laws and regulations for your city.

City Council Member

- Library board members, also referred to as trustees, set policies and control the budget for your local library. They are not responsible for day-to-day management decisions. Instead, they focus on "big picture" responsibilities.
- The board can appoint and remove librarians, purchase or sell property, renovate library buildings, and propose taxes to residents to fund library services. 
- This role is voluntary. Board members do not receive a salary, but may be compensated up to $30 for meeting attendance.

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