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LEGISLATIVE & JUDICIAL SERVICES
110 GENERAL FUND
0101 LEGISLATIVE

MISSION STATEMENT

To practice mutual respect, trust and professionalism in order to work
as a team for the betterment of our community.

DIVISION DESCRIPTION

The Mayor and six (6) members of the City Council, as the legislative and policy-
making body of the City, are the elected representatives of Hurst residents. As such,
councilmembers are charged by their constituents to make decisions and to formulate
public policy based on community needs after careful evaluation of each issue.

All members of the governing body are elected at-large for two-year terms. The Mayor
and three (3) councilmembers are elected in even numbered years, and the remaining
three (3) councilmembers are elected in odd-numbered years. The City Council meets
on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings of each month at 6:30 p.m. with a pre-council
work session preceding the regular meeting. Other work sessions and special-called
meetings are scheduled on an “as needed” basis.

The Mayor presides over all meetings of the City Council and participates in all
discussions. However, the Mayor does not vote on legislative matters except in cases of
a tie vote and to nominate and vote on appointments to the Advisory Boards. The Mayor
Pro Tem is elected by a majority vote of the City Council from among their members at
the first meeting following the annual election for city officers.

Council Strategic Priorities:

• REDEVELOPMENT - The City of Hurst will create a redevelopment plan
engaging with the private sector, identifying potential city involvement and
focusing on neighborhood and commercial revitalization

• PUBLIC SAFETY – Continue to provide excellent and responsive services to
ensure positive community awareness and well-being

• ECONOMIC VITALITY – Identify external and internal influences on the
financial condition of the city and create strategies to address challenges

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