City Council
The City Council is the legislative body, establishing City policies. Our City Council consists of five Commissioners elected by citizen vote and the Mayor is nominated and elected by the City Commissioners. The Mayor and Council Members serve four year terms. Commission seats are staggered so three commission seats are elected and then two years later two commission seats are elected.
The City Council, under the City Charter, is given certain specific duties: to set policy, to appoint the City Recorder, to approve the budget, and to enact local laws, resolutions and ordinances. Enactment of a local law must be preceded by a public hearing. A majority vote of the Council is required to pass such a law. Council members also make appointments to certain citizen advisory committees.
The Current commission is made up of the following elected public officials:
– Mayor: Don Prater
– Vice-Mayor: Rindi Martin
– Commissioner: Ted Godfrey
– Commissioner: Becky Headrick
– Commissioner: Kelsey Satterfield
The City of Townsend holds it regular monthly meeting the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. Sometimes that has to change for reasons not predicted by the staff and Commission so please check the local paper, social media, and website to see if a meeting has been canceled or rescheduled.
Mayor
The Mayor serves as a member and presiding officer of the Council. In addition to officiating at all City ceremonial functions, the Mayor takes an active role in promoting the City. The Mayor also appoints members of the Planning Board.
