- 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.

Sterling Heights

Michigan

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Economy

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City Council Member

- 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.

Taylor

Education

Mayor

- The city treasurer collects all money due to be paid to the city, including taxes, water bills, licenses, and permit fees.

Administration

Financial Management

City Treasurer

- Park commissioners take care of local parks, make rules for how they are used, and plan for future improvements.
- Park commission boards usually have between five and nine members. They make joint decisions based on community feedback.
- They also help with the park budget, work with others to raise money, and hold public meetings so everyone can stay informed.

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