Our Government
The Mayor and City Council are the legislative body of the City. It is their responsibility to establish and amend city policies through the enactment of ordinances and resolutions. In 1976 the Mayor and Council elected to establish the council-manager form of government which allows for a democratically elected Mayor and Council. A City Manager is appointed by the council and delegated authority and responsibility to ensure services are provided in a timely and cost effective manner, to prepare and implement an annual budget, and to manage the City of Bainbridge work force and the day-to-day operations of the city.
The Mayor and Council are elected on a non-partisan basis and serve staggered four-year terms resulting in a city election every two years. District A is represented by two members and District B is represented by three members. The Mayor and Councilperson for Seat 1 are elected on an at-large basis and represent the entire city.
Council meetings are open to the public and conducted on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
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